Malicious Code Vulnerability in intan-77: npm Package Exploit
Summary
MAL-2025-156590: Malicious code in intan-77 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-77 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 that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that modify package metadata and republish variants with random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-77 package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these malicious packages, as they may contain harmful code or lead to reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-77If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the intan-77 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The intan-77 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages while utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The intan-77 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the intan-77 package from your project and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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