Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nakamala100: Exploiting npm Packages for Token Rewards
Summary
MAL-2025-167272: Malicious code in teagood-nakamala100 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nakamala100 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign involving the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores to earn rewards associated with the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nakamala100 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters 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 compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nakamala100If 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 affected package by checking your package-lock.json file for any dependencies that might include teagood-nakamala100 and removing them manually.
Conclusion
The teagood-nakamala100 package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
teagood-nakamala100 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-nakamala100 and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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