Malicious Code Injection in intan-10 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-156518: Malicious code in intan-10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-10 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that alter package metadata and republish variants to pollute the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-10 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is intended to create a flood of derivative packages in the npm registry, which can lead to reputation damage for developers and compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. The malicious payload can also lead to unintentional exposure of sensitive information if private flags are removed.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-10If 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 prevent the installation of the intan-10 package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall intan-10. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The intan-10 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and stay informed about updates and patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The intan-10 package is a part of the npm ecosystem, designed for automatic generation and publication of derivative packages related to the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially exposing sensitive information and polluting the npm registry with malicious packages.
You should uninstall the intan-10 package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies using npm audit and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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