Malicious Code Injection in teagood-yakuna53: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167913: Malicious code in teagood-yakuna53 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-yakuna53 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-yakuna53 originates from malicious code embedded within the package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by malicious actors. The implications include compromised developer reputations and the risk of users inadvertently installing malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-yakuna53If 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. Ensure to audit your package-lock.json file for any other potentially vulnerable packages.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in teagood-yakuna53 highlights the importance of vigilance when using npm packages. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate actions, developers can protect their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
teagood-yakuna53 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability allows malicious code to modify your package.json, potentially leading to the installation of harmful packages and compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-yakuna53 and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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