Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna37: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167790: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna37 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna37 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, potentially offering developers incentives through token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with harmful scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna37 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and lead to the proliferation of insecure packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna37If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the teagood-sukuna37 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. You can also use the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna37 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, developers can help maintain the integrity and security of their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna37 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of insecure packages, compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna37' and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities at Vulert Scanner without signing up.
Regularly audit your npm packages using 'npm audit', keep your dependencies updated, and consider using tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring.
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