Malicious Code Vulnerability in teagood-manaki38 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-167103: Malicious code in teagood-manaki38 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-manaki38 package is part of a larger ecosystem associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in its category, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential security risks for developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the teagood-manaki38 package originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to create and disseminate numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also modifies critical files like package.json by removing private flags and changing version numbers. The ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which can lead to security breaches and loss 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-manaki38If 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-manaki38 package altogether. If it is already included in your project, consider removing it and replacing it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki38 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki38 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which is known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of compromised packages in your project, which may result in security breaches and loss of trust in your software.
You should remove the teagood-manaki38 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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