Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki53: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167120: Malicious code in teagood-manaki53 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-manaki53 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-manaki53 stems from its malicious code that 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, thereby flooding the npm registry with potentially harmful packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to achieve its goals. The ramifications include compromised developer reputations and a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki53If 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 affected package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki53 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki53 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall teagood-manaki53 and consider using alternative packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
While specific alternatives depend on the functionality you need, it is advisable to search for well-reviewed and actively maintained packages in the npm registry.
