Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikami83 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-167487: Malicious code in teagood-nalikami83 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-nalikami83 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with various packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to alter the package.json file, removing private flags and changing version numbers, which can lead to significant security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the teagood-nalikami83 package originates from its design to execute autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes crucial private flags and alters version numbers, allowing the package to continuously republish variants with random names. The ramifications include the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, leading to further exploitation and degradation of the npm registry's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikami83If 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-nalikami83 package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activities. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikami83 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republish variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their projects remain secure from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikami83 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the teagood-nalikami83 package from your project and monitor for any unusual activity.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to your packages.
