Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikami117: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167390: Malicious code in teagood-nalikami117 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikami117 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with numerous packages. These packages often contain scripts that automatically publish derivative versions with altered metadata, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikami117 stems from its malicious code designed to manipulate the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, contributing to the pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs these tactics to exploit the npm ecosystem. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications using this package, as well as the degradation of the npm registry's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikami117If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the teagood-nalikami117 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify any potentially vulnerable packages.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikami117 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikami117 is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that exploits the npm registry by publishing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall teagood-nalikami117.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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