Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna29: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167782: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna29 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna29 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 intended for developers looking to participate in the tea protocol token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna29 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and systems that rely on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna29If 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-sukuna29 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna29 package highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. Developers should take immediate action to remove the affected package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna29 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 and can lead to the publication of harmful variants, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna29' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
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