Malicious Code Injection in intan-9 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156596: Malicious code in intan-9 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-9 package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-9 package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, which can undermine the integrity of the ecosystem and expose developers to potential security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-9If 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-9 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The intan-9 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The intan-9 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should remove the intan-9 package from your project immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like npm audit to scan your project for vulnerabilities. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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