Malicious Code Injection in teagood-nalikoli91: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167651: Malicious code in teagood-nalikoli91 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-nalikoli91 is a package that emerged as part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with potentially harmful packages. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is primarily centered around manipulating the npm registry, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-nalikoli91 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-nalikoli91If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the teagood-nalikoli91 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The teagood-nalikoli91 package poses a significant risk to developers using npm due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and stay vigilant about the packages you use. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
teagood-nalikoli91 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious behavior of flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and potentially leads to security breaches.
If you have installed teagood-nalikoli91, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-nalikoli91' and check your project for any unintended changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider using other reputable packages that offer similar functionality without the associated risks. Always check the package's reputation and reviews before installation.
