Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki55: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167122: Malicious code in teagood-manaki55 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-manaki55 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality revolves around automating the publishing process, but this has led to significant security vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-manaki55 originates from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki55If 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 remove the teagood-manaki55 package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall teagood-manaki55'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki55 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki55 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of derivative packages.
The package modifies the package.json file, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to npm registry pollution.
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If you have installed teagood-manaki55, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
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