Malicious Code Detected in teagood-yakuna71: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-167933: Malicious code in teagood-yakuna71 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-yakuna71 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to inflated developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-yakuna71 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, increased risk of dependency confusion, and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-yakuna71If 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 not including it in your dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-yakuna71 npm package highlights the ongoing risks associated with open-source software. Developers must remain vigilant and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Immediate action is required to mitigate the risks posed by this package.
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FAQ
teagood-yakuna71 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which automates the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise your project by introducing malicious code that alters your package configurations and can lead to dependency confusion.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-yakuna71' and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json.
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