Malicious Code Injection in intan-16 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156524: Malicious code in intan-16 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-16 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 modify package metadata and republish variants to pollute the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-16 package originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem through the proliferation of malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-16If 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 intan-16 package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall intan-16'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The intan-16 package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
The intan-16 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to unauthorized republishing of your packages, potentially compromising your project's security.
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If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it as a temporary measure to prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
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