Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna35: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167788: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna35 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package is designed to interact with the tea protocol, offering token rewards to developers. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna35 stems from its inclusion of malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious payload can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna35If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the teagood-sukuna35 package altogether 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-sukuna35 package highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. Developers are urged to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna35 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been flagged for containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish derivative packages, leading to potential security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna35' and check for any alternative packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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