Malicious Code Injection in iomodra-fuoa-jan Package
Summary
MAL-2025-156811: Malicious code in iomodra-fuoa-jan (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The iomodra-fuoa-jan package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. These packages are typically designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making them a risk for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The iomodra-fuoa-jan package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for applications using these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iomodra-fuoa-janIf 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 remove the iomodra-fuoa-jan package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall iomodra-fuoa-jan'. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The iomodra-fuoa-jan package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to stay vigilant, update their dependencies regularly, and utilize tools like Vulert for monitoring vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The iomodra-fuoa-jan package is an npm package that has been linked to malicious activities, specifically designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the iomodra-fuoa-jan package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches from the package maintainers.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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