Malicious Code Injection in teagood-namakai94: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167754: Malicious code in teagood-namakai94 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-namakai94 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-namakai94 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities and security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-namakai94If 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-namakai94 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-namakai94 package highlights the importance of vigilance when using npm packages. Developers should promptly remove affected packages and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects. Staying informed and proactive can help mitigate risks associated with open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
teagood-namakai94 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-namakai94' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
