Malicious Code Injection in teagood-namakai46: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167701: Malicious code in teagood-namakai46 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-namakai46 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage their packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-namakai46 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages, leading to security risks for users who may unknowingly install these variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-namakai46If 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-namakai46 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of this malicious package and remove it if found.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-namakai46 package highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate action, developers can protect their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
teagood-namakai46 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of harmful packages and compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-namakai46 and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit and monitor your package-lock.json file for any suspicious packages.
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