Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-gotuma-anz Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156696: Malicious code in inufgi-gotuma-anz (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-gotuma-anz package is part of a broader campaign targeting the npm ecosystem, designed to exploit developer reputation systems through the creation of numerous derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is characterized by its ability to automatically generate and publish variants with randomized names, thus inflating scores for token rewards in the tea.xyz protocol. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the inufgi-gotuma-anz package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, contributing to the pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly integrate these compromised packages into their projects, leading to reputational damage and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-gotuma-anzIf 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-gotuma-anz package and any other packages that may have been published as part of the same campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like Vulert to ensure your application remains secure.
Conclusion
The inufgi-gotuma-anz package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
Integrating this package can lead to security risks and potential pollution of your project's dependency tree, affecting the overall integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the inufgi-gotuma-anz package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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