Malicious Code Injection in intan-43: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156553: Malicious code in intan-43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package intan-43 is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system, which has been flooding the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, generating derivative packages with random names to artificially inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of intan-43 poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in intan-43 originates 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 the software supply chain. The malicious payload can affect any project that inadvertently includes this package, 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-43If 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-43 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The intan-43 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
intan-43 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The package modifies your project's package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall intan-43' and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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