Malicious Code Injection in teagood-yakuna46: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167905: Malicious code in teagood-yakuna46 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-yakuna46 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign involving the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata, posing a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-yakuna46 originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of applications relying on this package, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-yakuna46If 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 teagood-yakuna46 package altogether and seek alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in teagood-yakuna46 highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm packages. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
teagood-yakuna46 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package metadata, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages that can harm your application and its users.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-yakuna46' and check for any other potentially affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Yes, you should look for other reputable npm packages that provide similar functionality without the risks associated with teagood-yakuna46.
