Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-gobali-janui Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-156631: Malicious code in inufgi-gobali-janui (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-gobali-janui package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to serve as a tool for developers, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the inufgi-gobali-janui package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names, which leads to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-gobali-januiIf 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-janui package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall inufgi-gobali-janui.
Conclusion
The inufgi-gobali-janui package has been identified as a malicious package within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action to remove this package and monitor for any vulnerabilities in your dependencies. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata and inflating developer reputation scores.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By checking your package-lock.json file, you can determine if your application is affected.
Using compromised packages can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application, including unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and ensure to only use packages from trusted sources.
Remove the inufgi-gobali-janui package immediately and consider replacing it with a secure alternative. Ensure to review your application for any potential impacts from the malicious code.
