Malicious Code Injection in intan-44 Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156554: Malicious code in intan-44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-44 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code modules. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that can harm developers' reputations and the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-44 package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to manipulate the npm registry. The malicious code within this package 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 these variants, effectively polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that rely on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-44If 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-44 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity and source of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The intan-44 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package management practices. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The intan-44 package is a JavaScript package available on npm, which has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The malicious code can compromise the integrity of your application by modifying package configurations and flooding the npm registry with untrustworthy packages.
You should uninstall the intan-44 package immediately using 'npm uninstall intan-44' and check your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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.
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