Malicious Code Injection in teagood-namakai35: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167689: Malicious code in teagood-namakai35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-namakai35 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm ecosystem, primarily for the purpose of generating and publishing derivative packages. It is characterized by its use of autopublish scripts that create numerous variants of itself, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package has been identified as malicious due to its ability to modify critical files and republish itself, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-namakai35 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious 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-namakai35If 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-namakai35 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes in the package.json and package-lock.json files.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-namakai35 package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm packages. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate action, developers can protect their projects from potential threats. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can further enhance security measures.
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FAQ
teagood-namakai35 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and the potential installation of malicious variants, compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-namakai35' and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues.
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