Malicious Code Injection in teagood-manaki96 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-167166: Malicious code in teagood-manaki96 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-manaki96 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is primarily centered around automating the publishing process, which unfortunately makes it susceptible to exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the teagood-manaki96 package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that 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 use these compromised packages. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm ecosystem and potential security risks for users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-manaki96If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider using a package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies to specific versions. This can help prevent the installation of compromised packages. You can also monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which alerts you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Conclusion
The teagood-manaki96 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is essential to take immediate action to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
teagood-manaki96 is a package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of npm packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-manaki96' and monitor your project for any other vulnerable dependencies.
Using tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time, allowing you to take action before issues arise.
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