Malicious Code Injection in intan-69 Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156581: Malicious code in intan-69 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-69 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. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry for token rewards, compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-69 package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts designed to automatically publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to a significant increase in spam and malicious content within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-69If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the intan-69 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly monitor your package dependencies and remove any that appear suspicious or have not been updated recently.
Conclusion
The intan-69 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The intan-69 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the intan-69 package immediately using 'npm uninstall intan-69' and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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