Malicious Code Injection in intan-3 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156539: Malicious code in intan-3 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-3 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often include scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish numerous derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-3 package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can affect developers who unknowingly install these packages, leading to reputational damage and security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-3If 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 intan-3 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The intan-3 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the integrity of projects that use it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The intan-3 package is a JavaScript package in the npm ecosystem, linked to a malicious campaign that manipulates package metadata.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your project's dependencies and can compromise its security.
You should uninstall the intan-3 package immediately and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
