Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-gotma-anfugataz Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156675: Malicious code in inufgi-gotma-anfugataz (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-gotma-anfugataz package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. 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 facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code in the inufgi-gotma-anfugataz package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputation inflation for developers and compromising 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-gotma-anfugatazIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that you do not include this package in your project and regularly audit your dependencies for any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The inufgi-gotma-anfugataz package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and reputation inflation in the npm registry.
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Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall inufgi-gotma-anfugataz' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your open-source packages.
