Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikoli35 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-167589: Malicious code in teagood-nalikoli35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-nalikoli35 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards through automated scripts. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify essential files and republish itself under various names, thus compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the teagood-nalikoli35 package. This code is designed to alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, which can mislead developers and potentially introduce security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikoli35If 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-nalikoli35 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikoli35 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters essential project files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikoli35 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, leading to potential security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the teagood-nalikoli35 package immediately and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and be cautious when adding new packages from unverified sources.
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