Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nakama74: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-167242: Malicious code in teagood-nakama74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nakama74 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry and is typically used for publishing JavaScript packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the teagood-nakama74 package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The primary aim is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, leading to potential security risks in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nakama74If 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-nakama74 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for any changes using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The teagood-nakama74 package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code that can compromise the integrity of your npm projects. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The primary risk is that the package contains malicious code that can alter your project's package.json file and republish variants, potentially leading to the use of compromised packages.
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You should immediately uninstall the package using npm uninstall teagood-nakama74 and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you should look for alternative npm packages that offer similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
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