Malicious Code Injection in intan-53: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156564: Malicious code in intan-53 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
intan-53 is a package within the npm ecosystem, often associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in intan-53 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-53If 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 remove the intan-53 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall intan-53. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The intan-53 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
intan-53 is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of malicious packages, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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