Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikami50: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167451: Malicious code in teagood-nalikami50 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikami50 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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's primary function is to manage and publish JavaScript code, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can harm the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikami50 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies package.json files to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and affecting developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikami50If 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-nalikami50 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikami50 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikami50 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and affecting your reputation as a developer.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nalikami50' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit, and stay informed about the packages you use by following security advisories and updates.
