Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki67: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167134: Malicious code in teagood-manaki67 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-manaki67 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry and is intended for developers looking to enhance their reputation through token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-manaki67 originates 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 by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. The ramifications include potential abuse of the npm ecosystem, pollution of the registry, and risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki67If 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 avoid using the teagood-manaki67 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-manaki67 package highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. Developers should take immediate action to remove affected packages and utilize tools like Vulert to safeguard their applications against future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of applications that depend on this package.
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Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall teagood-manaki67' and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially compromised packages.
No, there are no patches available for this package due to its malicious nature. It is recommended to remove it entirely.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and only install packages from trusted sources.
