Malicious Code Injection in inagi-vuma-ng Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156326: Malicious code in inagi-vuma-ng (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inagi-vuma-ng package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is designed to facilitate development by providing reusable code components. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful scripts, specifically targeting developers to inflate reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the inagi-vuma-ng package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent applications. This poses significant risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of application functionality.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inagi-vuma-ngIf 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 remove the inagi-vuma-ng package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall inagi-vuma-ng. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a safer alternative.
Conclusion
The inagi-vuma-ng package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies project files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The inagi-vuma-ng package is an npm package used in JavaScript applications, but it has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and potentially compromise your application's integrity.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it entirely from your project.
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