Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikami82: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167486: Malicious code in teagood-nalikami82 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikami82 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, but this functionality comes with significant risks due to its malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikami82 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file 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, making it difficult for developers to trust the integrity of packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits the npm ecosystem for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikami82If 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-nalikami82 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly check your package-lock.json for any dependencies that may introduce vulnerabilities. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikami82 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about their dependencies and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure the security of their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikami82 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores for the tea.xyz token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further risks and making it difficult to trust your dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nalikami82' and audit your project for other vulnerable dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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