Malicious Code Injection in intan-80 Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-156594: Malicious code in intan-80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-80 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-80 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to achieve its goals.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-80If 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-80 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The intan-80 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The intan-80 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious scripts.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the intan-80 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall intan-80.
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Yes, always look for well-reviewed and actively maintained packages that serve the same purpose as intan-80.
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