Malicious Code Injection in galangwijaya: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-171245: Malicious code in galangwijaya (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'galangwijaya' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The primary functionality of 'galangwijaya' is to serve as a token reward mechanism for the tea.xyz protocol, which has been compromised to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the 'galangwijaya' package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, predominantly themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall galangwijayaIf 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 'galangwijaya' package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json 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 'galangwijaya' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. Users are advised to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is crucial in maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
The 'galangwijaya' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to exploit the npm registry.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the 'galangwijaya' package immediately using 'npm uninstall galangwijaya' and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application at the Vulert playground without needing to sign up.
Currently, there is no patched version available for 'galangwijaya'. It is recommended to remove the package entirely until a secure version is released.
