Malicious Code Injection in teagood-yakuna75: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-167937: Malicious code in teagood-yakuna75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-yakuna75 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-yakuna75 stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of downstream projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-yakuna75If 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 teagood-yakuna75 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The teagood-yakuna75 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
The primary issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-yakuna75' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the package's reputation and security status.
Regularly audit your dependencies using 'npm audit', keep your packages updated, and monitor for security advisories related to the packages you use.
