Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikoli74: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167632: Malicious code in teagood-nalikoli74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikoli74 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are intended to inflate developer reputation scores. The package's functionality revolves around creating and publishing numerous variants of itself, often with randomized names, to manipulate the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikoli74 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikoli74If 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-nalikoli74 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any potentially harmful packages.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikoli74 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Taking immediate action to remove affected packages and seeking alternatives is crucial for maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikoli74 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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