Malicious Code Injection in teagood-namakai51: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167707: Malicious code in teagood-namakai51 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-namakai51 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry and is typically used for generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-namakai51 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these compromised packages, as well as damage to the overall trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-namakai51If 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-namakai51 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-namakai51 package highlights the importance of vigilance when managing npm packages. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate actions, developers can protect their projects and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
teagood-namakai51 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-namakai51 and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Regularly audit your npm packages using npm audit, keep your dependencies updated, and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
