Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-goblai-januga: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156640: Malicious code in inufgi-goblai-januga (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inufgi-goblai-januga' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify the package.json file, remove private flags, and continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inufgi-goblai-januga' stems from its malicious payload that alters the package.json file, removing private flags and changing version numbers. This behavior allows the package to generate random Indonesian-themed names and republish itself, which can lead to a significant pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for nefarious purposes. The ramifications include compromised developer reputations and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-goblai-janugaIf 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-goblai-januga' package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files for any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'inufgi-goblai-januga' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious behavior of modifying package.json and republishing itself. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and affecting its dependencies.
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You should uninstall the 'inufgi-goblai-januga' package immediately and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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