Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-gotma-anfzi Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156676: Malicious code in inufgi-gotma-anfzi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-gotma-anfzi package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a malicious package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is primarily centered around automating the publication of these packages, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the inufgi-gotma-anfzi 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. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised reputation system within the npm ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-gotma-anfziIf 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-gotma-anfzi package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly include it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unexpected packages and remove them if necessary.
Conclusion
The inufgi-gotma-anfzi package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies to ensure the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The inufgi-gotma-anfzi package is a malicious npm package linked to a token reward campaign that automates the publication of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may introduce security risks if your project inadvertently uses these malicious packages.
You should uninstall the inufgi-gotma-anfzi package immediately using the command: npm uninstall inufgi-gotma-anfzi.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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