Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nakama32: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167197: Malicious code in teagood-nakama32 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nakama32 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 by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The presence of malicious code in this package poses a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nakama32 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of the affected package but also affects the overall npm ecosystem by creating confusion and potential security risks for developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nakama32If 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 teagood-nakama32 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The presence of malicious code in the teagood-nakama32 package poses a significant risk to npm users. It is essential to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your project for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your dependencies.
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FAQ
teagood-nakama32 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and confusion in your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nakama32' and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help you monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software, ensuring that you stay informed about potential risks.
