Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikami13: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167404: Malicious code in teagood-nalikami13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikami13 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 through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikami13 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by attackers. This can result in compromised developer reputation and the proliferation of insecure packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikami13If 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-nalikami13 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-nalikami13 npm package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing dependencies. By removing affected packages and utilizing tools like Vulert, developers can protect their projects from potential threats and maintain the integrity of their software.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikami13 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of insecure packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
If you have installed teagood-nalikami13, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nalikami13' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues.
