Malicious Code Injection in intan-78 Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156591: Malicious code in intan-78 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-78 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 publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-78 package originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only affects the affected package but also leads to the continuous republishing of variants that can clutter the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The malicious payload poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to 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-78If 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-78 package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks from malicious packages.
Conclusion
The intan-78 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Regular audits and monitoring can help maintain the integrity of the software supply chain.
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FAQ
The intan-78 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, potentially introducing malicious code into your application, which can result in security breaches.
You should uninstall the intan-78 package immediately and check your project for any other affected packages. Use 'npm uninstall intan-78' to remove it.
You can use tools like npm audit to regularly check for vulnerabilities in your dependencies. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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