Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nakama22: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167186: Malicious code in teagood-nakama22 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nakama22 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nakama22 originates from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the affected package but also poses a risk to the broader npm ecosystem by creating confusion and potentially leading to the installation of harmful packages by unsuspecting developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nakama22If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the teagood-nakama22 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-nakama22 package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
teagood-nakama22 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and the installation of potentially harmful packages, compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nakama22' and check your package-lock.json for any remnants.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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