Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki88: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167157: Malicious code in teagood-manaki88 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-manaki88 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 automatically generating and publishing derivative packages. The primary functionality of this package is to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous random package names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-manaki88 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious 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-manaki88If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the teagood-manaki88 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki88 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects to maintain the security of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki88 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-manaki88 and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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