Malicious Code Injection in inufi-gobali-jaan Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156748: Malicious code in inufi-gobali-jaan (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inufi-gobali-jaan 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 numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the inufi-gobali-jaan package arises from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant ramifications, including the compromise of developer accounts and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's trustworthiness.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufi-gobali-jaanIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the inufi-gobali-jaan package altogether. If you have already installed it, remove it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
Conclusion
The inufi-gobali-jaan package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their projects for any unusual behavior. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package files and potentially harming your developer reputation.
No, there is currently no patched version available for the inufi-gobali-jaan package.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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