Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna75: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167832: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna75 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious activities. This package is designed to interact with the npm ecosystem, allowing developers to publish and manage packages. However, it has been compromised to include scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages, leading to potential abuse and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna75 originates from its malicious code that 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 inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna75If 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-sukuna75 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify any potentially vulnerable packages.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna75 package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing dependencies within the npm ecosystem. 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-sukuna75 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, removes private flags, and publishes random packages, which can compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna75' and audit your project for any other vulnerable dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider using other reputable npm packages that offer similar functionalities without the associated risks.
