Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nakamala19: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167281: Malicious code in teagood-nakamala19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nakamala19 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nakamala19 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior 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-nakamala19If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can prevent the installation of this malicious package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid pulling in any unwanted dependencies until the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-nakamala19 package highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. Users should take immediate action to remove the affected package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
teagood-nakamala19 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to dependency confusion and potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nakamala19' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review your package.json for any suspicious packages.
