Malicious Code Injection in mahnud-nofty-gonisfga Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159096: Malicious code in mahnud-nofty-gonisfga (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mahnud-nofty-gonisfga package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The functionality of these packages is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the mahnud-nofty-gonisfga package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mahnud-nofty-gonisfgaIf 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 manually inspect your package-lock.json file for any instances of the mahnud-nofty-gonisfga package and remove it. Additionally, avoid using any packages that appear to be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign until further notice.
Conclusion
The mahnud-nofty-gonisfga package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
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Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities, including the potential for unauthorized access to your project and pollution of the npm registry.
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Remove the package immediately and check your project for any unintended consequences caused by the malicious code.
