Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki28 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-167092: Malicious code in teagood-manaki28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-manaki28 package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the teagood-manaki28 package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of projects that depend on these packages, potentially introducing further vulnerabilities and instability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki28If 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-manaki28 package and any other related packages from the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki28 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity and security of their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki28 is an npm package that is part of a campaign to manipulate npm's registry for token rewards, often containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and stability.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-manaki28' and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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