Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikoli86: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167645: Malicious code in teagood-nalikoli86 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikoli86 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and the developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikoli86 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security and reliability of the packages within the ecosystem. Developers using this package may unknowingly expose their applications to further risks associated with these malicious derivatives.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikoli86If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the teagood-nalikoli86 package altogether 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-nalikoli86 package presents a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikoli86 is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your application to further security risks through malicious derivatives.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nalikoli86' and check for any affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or installation.
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