Malicious Code in teagood-yakuna51: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167911: Malicious code in teagood-yakuna51 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-yakuna51 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry and is involved in generating and publishing derivative packages. Its primary functionality revolves around automating the publication process, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can harm the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-yakuna51 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry 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 pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers' reputations and the overall trustworthiness of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-yakuna51If 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-yakuna51 package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and remove any suspicious packages immediately.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-yakuna51 npm package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing dependencies. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate actions, developers can protect their projects and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
teagood-yakuna51 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, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and damage your project's reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-yakuna51' and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
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Currently, there is no patch for teagood-yakuna51 as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
