Malicious Code Injection in intan-48 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156558: Malicious code in intan-48 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-48 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-48 package originates from its malicious design, which includes autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-48If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the intan-48 package and consider replacing it with a similar package that is known to be secure. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The intan-48 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly check for vulnerabilities. Removing compromised packages and utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The intan-48 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that modify your application's metadata and potentially expose it to further security risks.
You should uninstall the intan-48 package immediately using 'npm uninstall intan-48' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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