Malicious Code Injection in teagood-namakai21: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167674: Malicious code in teagood-namakai21 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-namakai21 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, but this functionality comes with significant risks due to its malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-namakai21 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes 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, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-namakai21If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the teagood-namakai21 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file for any suspicious packages and remove them promptly.
Conclusion
The teagood-namakai21 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
teagood-namakai21 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by introducing untrusted packages and altering your package configurations.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-namakai21' and audit your project for any other suspicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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