Malicious Code Vulnerability in teagood-manaki77 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-167145: Malicious code in teagood-manaki77 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-manaki77 package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the teagood-manaki77 package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki77If 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-manaki77 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall teagood-manaki77. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki77 package contains a serious vulnerability due to malicious code that alters its functionality and metadata. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring their projects for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki77 is an npm package that is part of a campaign to generate and publish derivative packages for token rewards, but it contains malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to further exploitation and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the teagood-manaki77 package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor your package-lock.json for changes, and utilize tools like Vulert to stay informed about vulnerabilities.
