Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna11: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167763: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna11 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package metadata and repackages itself under different names, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna11 originates from its malicious payload, which alters 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 to the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages, posing a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these derivatives.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna11If 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-sukuna11 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The teagood-sukuna11 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The primary risk is that it contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful derivatives.
You can use Vulert, which monitors open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By uploading your package-lock.json file, you can receive real-time alerts about any vulnerabilities, including those related to teagood-sukuna11.
If you have installed teagood-sukuna11, you should uninstall it immediately using npm uninstall teagood-sukuna11 and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, consider using other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the malicious behavior. Always review package details and community feedback before installation.
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