Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki22: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167086: Malicious code in teagood-manaki22 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-manaki22 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts that automatically generate and publish 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-manaki22 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as well as a degradation of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki22If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the teagood-manaki22 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki22 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki22 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the republishing of harmful packages, potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-manaki22 and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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