Malicious Code Injection in inagi-vumayfe-naya Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156370: Malicious code in inagi-vumayfe-naya (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inagi-vumayfe-naya 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 its integrity and the security of applications using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the inagi-vumayfe-naya package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to unintended consequences for developers, including the risk of using compromised packages and potential exposure to further attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inagi-vumayfe-nayaIf 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 inagi-vumayfe-naya package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The inagi-vumayfe-naya package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package files and repackages itself. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, potentially exposing your application to security risks and attacks.
You should uninstall the inagi-vumayfe-naya package immediately and check for any references in your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code.
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