Malicious Code Injection in inagi-vuma-nuag Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156329: Malicious code in inagi-vuma-nuag (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inagi-vuma-nuag package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inagi-vuma-nuag package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a significant increase in the number of malicious packages, potentially affecting developers' projects and the overall security of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inagi-vuma-nuagIf 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 inagi-vuma-nuag package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The inagi-vuma-nuag package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The inagi-vuma-nuag package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the inagi-vuma-nuag package immediately and monitor your project for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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