Malicious Code Injection in mahnud-nofit-gamoani: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-159081: Malicious code in mahnud-nofit-gamoani (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'mahnud-nofit-gamoani' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain scripts designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'mahnud-nofit-gamoani' originates from its malicious payload, which 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. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mahnud-nofit-gamoaniIf 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 'mahnud-nofit-gamoani' package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall mahnud-nofit-gamoani'. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The 'mahnud-nofit-gamoani' package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with tainted versions. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
The main risk is the potential for malicious code execution that can compromise your project's integrity and security.
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