Malicious Code Injection in teagood-lokika93: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166963: Malicious code in teagood-lokika93 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-lokika93 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its functionality that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-lokika93 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that uses autopublish scripts to manipulate package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-lokika93If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using a package-lock.json file to lock down your dependencies and prevent the installation of malicious packages. You can also monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which alerts you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Conclusion
The teagood-lokika93 package has been identified as a malicious npm package that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
teagood-lokika93 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your package.json and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-lokika93' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, using a package-lock.json file can help lock down your dependencies. Additionally, using tools like Vulert can provide real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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