Malicious Code Injection in teagood-sukuna92: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-167851: Malicious code in teagood-sukuna92 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-sukuna92 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, providing developers with tools for managing their projects. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-sukuna92 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to inflated developer reputation scores and can potentially expose users to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-sukuna92If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the affected package by removing it from your project dependencies. If you need similar functionality, consider using alternative packages that are verified and do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-sukuna92 package highlights the importance of vigilance when using open-source software. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate actions, developers can safeguard their projects and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
teagood-sukuna92 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, potentially exposing your project to further vulnerabilities and inflating developer reputation scores fraudulently.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-sukuna92' and check your project for any other vulnerabilities.
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