Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki35: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167100: Malicious code in teagood-manaki35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-manaki35 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 its integrity and the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-manaki35 stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded the npm registry with similar malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki35If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the teagood-manaki35 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-manaki35 package highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate actions, developers can protect their projects and contribute to a safer open-source environment.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki35 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to reward developers through token incentives.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further vulnerabilities and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-manaki35 and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep your packages updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
