Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikami45: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167445: Malicious code in teagood-nalikami45 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikami45 is an npm package that is part of 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 malicious due to its functionality that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikami45 originates from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikami45If 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-nalikami45 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always validate the source and integrity of any package before installation.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-nalikami45 package highlights the importance of vigilance when using open-source packages. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate action, developers can protect their projects and maintain the integrity of their software environments.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikami45 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious due to its harmful behavior.
The vulnerability can lead to your project being polluted with unwanted packages, which may compromise security and affect the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-nalikami45 and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
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