Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikami126: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-167400: Malicious code in teagood-nalikami126 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikami126 is a package within the npm ecosystem, often associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikami126 stems from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the process of creating and publishing these malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who inadvertently use these packages, as well as the degradation of the npm registry's quality.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikami126If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the teagood-nalikami126 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikami126 package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikami126 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
If you have installed teagood-nalikami126, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall teagood-nalikami126.
You can use Vulert to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. It requires only the package-lock.json file for analysis.
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