Malicious Code Injection in inufgi-gotumafa-anz Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-156716: Malicious code in inufgi-gotumafa-anz (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufgi-gotumafa-anz package is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and developers' projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the inufgi-gotumafa-anz package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, which can compromise the security and reliability of dependent projects. The malicious payload can also potentially expose sensitive information or lead to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufgi-gotumafa-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-gotumafa-anz package and any of its derivatives. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The inufgi-gotumafa-anz package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
The inufgi-gotumafa-anz package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, leading to potential security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the inufgi-gotumafa-anz package immediately using the command npm uninstall inufgi-gotumafa-anz and check for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application at Vulert Scanner.
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