Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-gota-jamufifa Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156647: Malicious code in inufgi-gota-jamufifa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-gota-jamufifa package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, generating numerous derivative packages with randomized names to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the inufgi-gota-jamufifa package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and creates random package names. This behavior is intended to flood the npm registry with numerous variants, thereby polluting the ecosystem and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation and publication of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-gota-jamufifaIf 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 remove the inufgi-gota-jamufifa package from your project by executing: npm uninstall inufgi-gota-jamufifa. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The inufgi-gota-jamufifa package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The inufgi-gota-jamufifa package is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been compromised by malicious code.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and flood the npm registry with unwanted packages, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
If you cannot update the package, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
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