Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-gobali-janiga Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156624: Malicious code in inufgi-gobali-janiga (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-gobali-janiga 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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the inufgi-gobali-janiga 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 variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as well as damage to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-gobali-janigaIf 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-gobali-janiga package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The inufgi-gobali-janiga package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package.json, removing private flags, and republishing variants that pollute the npm registry.
You should uninstall the inufgi-gobali-janiga package immediately using 'npm uninstall inufgi-gobali-janiga' and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
Yes, consider using other reputable packages that offer similar functionality without the security risks associated with inufgi-gobali-janiga.
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