Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki43: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167109: Malicious code in teagood-manaki43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-manaki43 is a package within the npm ecosystem, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The intent behind this is to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. However, this functionality exposes users to significant risks, as it can lead to the proliferation of malicious code within the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-manaki43 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 allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as a source of numerous malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki43If 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-manaki43 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. If you have already installed it, ensure to remove it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in teagood-manaki43 poses a significant risk to npm users by allowing malicious code to proliferate within the npm registry. It is essential to take immediate action by removing the affected package and monitoring your project for any unusual behavior. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance your security posture against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki43 is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall teagood-manaki43' and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
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