Malicious Code Injection in teagood-lokina4: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167004: Malicious code in teagood-lokina4 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-lokina4 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 generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-lokina4 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation by other malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-lokina4If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the teagood-lokina4 package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-lokina4 package highlights the ongoing risks associated with open-source dependencies. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Immediate action is required to mitigate the risks posed by this package.
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FAQ
teagood-lokina4 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of unauthorized packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall teagood-lokina4.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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