Malicious Code Injection in intan-35 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156544: Malicious code in intan-35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-35 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting npm's publishing capabilities. It is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea protocol. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, leading to potential security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-35 package originates from its association with a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses significant risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive information and the potential for further exploitation of dependent packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-35If 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-35 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package dependencies and consider using tools like Vulert to identify vulnerabilities in your project. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The intan-35 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit npm's publishing system. Users are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies closely. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The intan-35 package is a JavaScript package in the npm ecosystem that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit npm's publishing capabilities.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to further security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the intan-35 package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall intan-35' and review your other dependencies for potential vulnerabilities.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to your code.
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