Malicious Code Vulnerability in intan-64 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156576: Malicious code in intan-64 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-64 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-64 package originates from its association with a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potentially compromise the integrity of projects that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-64If 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-64 package and replace it with a trusted alternative that serves the same purpose without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The intan-64 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and ensure that you are using secure and trusted alternatives. Regular monitoring of your dependencies is essential to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The intan-64 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the intan-64 package immediately using 'npm uninstall intan-64' and review your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
No patches are available for the intan-64 package as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
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