Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki7 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167137: Malicious code in teagood-manaki7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-manaki7 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package, like others in the campaign, is characterized by its use of autopublish scripts that can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-manaki7 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 not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages. The continuous republishing of variants can lead to a cluttered ecosystem, 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-manaki7If 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-manaki7 package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your npm packages using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki7 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities, take immediate action to remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki7 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall teagood-manaki7 and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep your packages updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
