Malicious Code Injection in teagood-namakai80 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-167739: Malicious code in teagood-namakai80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-namakai80 package is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages on the npm registry. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards. However, its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the teagood-namakai80 package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that deploys scripts to alter package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, modify version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for nefarious purposes. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers and users, as the malicious packages can introduce unwanted code into projects and compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-namakai80If 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-namakai80 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The teagood-namakai80 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential threats in your open-source software.
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FAQ
teagood-namakai80 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can introduce malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity by polluting the npm registry with unwanted packages.
If you have installed the teagood-namakai80 package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall teagood-namakai80.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground.
There are no patches available for the teagood-namakai80 package, as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
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