Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna36: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167789: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna36 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna36 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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna36 arises from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the package's association with a campaign aimed at exploiting npm for reputation inflation, posing significant risks to developers and users relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna36If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the teagood-sukuna36 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly monitor your package dependencies for any signs of malicious activity.
Conclusion
The teagood-sukuna36 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes unwanted variants. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna36 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unwanted packages and compromising your project's integrity.
If you have installed teagood-sukuna36, you should uninstall it immediately using npm uninstall teagood-sukuna36.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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