Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna15: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167767: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna15 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna15 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna15 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna15If 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-sukuna15 package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the risk of malicious code.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna15 package highlights the importance of vigilance when using open-source packages. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate actions, developers can protect their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna15 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and pollution of the npm registry.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna15' and review your dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality but are verified and trusted within the npm ecosystem.
