Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna82: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167840: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna82 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna82 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna82 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna82If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the affected package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna82 package highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. Developers should take immediate action to remove the affected package and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna82 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of unwanted packages, potentially harming your project's reputation and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna82' and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
Yes, consider searching for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
