Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna78: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-167835: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna78 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna78 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna78 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna78If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the package from your project. It is advisable to monitor your dependencies regularly and avoid using packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna78 npm package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing open-source dependencies. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking proactive steps to remove affected packages, developers can safeguard their applications and contribute to a healthier npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna78 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package.json files, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to npm registry pollution.
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The risks include unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential exploitation of your application, and degradation of the npm ecosystem.
Regularly audit your dependencies, avoid using packages from untrusted sources, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
