Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nakama44: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167209: Malicious code in teagood-nakama44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nakama44 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 the integrity of the npm registry and the reputation of developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nakama44 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. It contains scripts that automatically modify package.json files to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming developers' reputations and creating security risks for applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nakama44If 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-nakama44 package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious packages. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall teagood-nakama44.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in teagood-nakama44 highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm packages. Developers should take immediate action to remove affected packages and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive is key to maintaining a secure development environment.
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FAQ
teagood-nakama44 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to incentivize developers through token rewards.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and damaging your developer reputation by flooding the npm registry with unwanted packages.
If you have installed teagood-nakama44, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
