Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-goa-jamna Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-156601: Malicious code in inufgi-goa-jamna (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-goa-jamna package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the inufgi-goa-jamna package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior pollutes the npm registry and can significantly impact developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-goa-jamnaIf 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 inufgi-goa-jamna package and monitor your project for any dependencies that might introduce it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The inufgi-goa-jamna package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using npm. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your project remains secure.
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FAQ
The inufgi-goa-jamna 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, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and fraudulent reputation inflation.
You should uninstall the inufgi-goa-jamna package immediately and monitor your project for any dependencies that may introduce it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or install additional software.
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