Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nakama20: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-167184: Malicious code in teagood-nakama20 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nakama20 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nakama20 originates from its design to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This is achieved through scripts that modify the package.json file, removing private flags and changing version numbers. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards. This behavior can result in a compromised npm ecosystem, making it difficult for developers to trust the integrity of packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nakama20If 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-nakama20 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The teagood-nakama20 npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The package contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and republishes variants to pollute the npm registry.
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You should remove the teagood-nakama20 package from your project and look for a safe alternative.
Check the npm registry for any updates or patches for the teagood-nakama20 package that address this vulnerability.
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