Malicious Code Exploit in teagood-sukuna86: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167844: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna86 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna86 is a package within the npm ecosystem, often associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can 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 originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna86If 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 by removing it from your dependencies and replacing it with a secure alternative that provides similar functionality.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna86 package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm dependencies. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate actions, developers can protect their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna86 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to dependency confusion, potential exploitation, and pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna86' and monitor for any updates or patches.
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