Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna83: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167841: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna83 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna83 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and its users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna83 originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards, making it a serious concern for developers relying on npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna83If 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. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna83 npm package highlights the importance of vigilance when using open-source packages. Developers should take immediate action to remove affected packages and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna83 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna83' and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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