Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-gotma-anzi Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156682: Malicious code in inufgi-gotma-anzi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-gotma-anzi package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the inufgi-gotma-anzi 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 that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers and users who may inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-gotma-anziIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the inufgi-gotma-anzi package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The inufgi-gotma-anzi package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised versions. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The inufgi-gotma-anzi package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the publication of compromised packages.
If your application uses the inufgi-gotma-anzi package, it may be at risk of installing malicious code that could compromise your application's integrity and security.
You should immediately uninstall the inufgi-gotma-anzi package using the command npm uninstall inufgi-gotma-anzi and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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