Malicious Code Injection in inagi-gvma-anbi Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156317: Malicious code in inagi-gvma-anbi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inagi-gvma-anbi package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish numerous variants with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the inagi-gvma-anbi package stems from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which utilizes malicious scripts to manipulate package metadata. The payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inagi-gvma-anbiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the inagi-gvma-anbi package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The inagi-gvma-anbi package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove this package from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring for such vulnerabilities and ensuring the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The inagi-gvma-anbi package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
If your application uses the inagi-gvma-anbi package, it may be at risk of security breaches due to the malicious code that alters package metadata and inflates developer reputation scores.
You should uninstall the inagi-gvma-anbi package immediately and check your project for any references to it in the package-lock.json file.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues without requiring code access or installation.
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