Malicious Code Injection in intan-52 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156563: Malicious code in intan-52 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-52 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 associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-52 package arises from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-52If 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-52 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit.
Conclusion
The intan-52 package poses a significant threat to developers using npm due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republishing behavior. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The intan-52 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting the integrity of your npm dependencies.
You should uninstall the intan-52 package immediately using the command npm uninstall intan-52 and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to your code or installation.
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