Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nakama60: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167227: Malicious code in teagood-nakama60 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nakama60 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nakama60 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with packages containing autopublish scripts. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of other packages relying on this ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nakama60If 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 prevent the installation of this package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will prevent npm from installing any packages that are not explicitly defined in your package.json.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in teagood-nakama60 highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking proactive measures, developers can protect their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
teagood-nakama60 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nakama60' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
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