Malicious Code Injection in inufi-gobali-jan: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-156751: Malicious code in inufi-gobali-jan (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inufi-gobali-jan' is part of a broader campaign that exploits the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea.xyz token reward program. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inufi-gobali-jan' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of other packages. The malicious scripts included (such as auto.js and autopublish.js) are designed to automate this process, making it difficult for developers to track and mitigate the impact of this vulnerability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inufi-gobali-janIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the 'inufi-gobali-jan' package in your project. If you have already integrated it, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'inufi-gobali-jan' package represents a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and stay informed about potential updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The 'inufi-gobali-jan' package is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and potentially affects other dependencies.
You should remove the package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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