Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikoli64: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167621: Malicious code in teagood-nalikoli64 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikoli64 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, potentially allowing developers to earn rewards through token distribution. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikoli64 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also poses a significant risk of introducing untrusted code into projects that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikoli64If 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-nalikoli64 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikoli64 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with untrusted packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikoli64 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can introduce untrusted code into your project, potentially leading to security breaches.
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If you have installed teagood-nalikoli64, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nalikoli64' and look for alternative packages.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated.
