Malicious Code Injection in intan-79 Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156592: Malicious code in intan-79 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-79 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others in the ecosystem, 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 npm's reputation system through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-79 package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package contains scripts that automatically modify its own package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, thereby flooding the npm registry with numerous variants. The ramifications of this vulnerability include potential pollution of the npm registry, which can mislead developers and inflate the reputation scores of malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-79If 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-79 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity and source of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The intan-79 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating reputation scores. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The intan-79 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 pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to find reliable packages and potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the intan-79 package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall intan-79' and replace it with a trusted alternative.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application's vulnerability status using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, this vulnerability is part of a broader campaign that may affect multiple packages. It is advisable to review your dependencies regularly.
