Malicious Code Injection in maka-angofi-gunalia: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-159142: Malicious code in maka-angofi-gunalia (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maka-angofi-gunalia' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maka-angofi-gunalia' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the compromise of other packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maka-angofi-gunaliaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies to known safe versions. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The 'maka-angofi-gunalia' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Users are advised to uninstall the package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is crucial in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized changes in your project's dependencies, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You can check your package.json and package-lock.json files for any references to maka-angofi-gunalia.
There is no patch for the affected package; the recommended action is to uninstall it completely.
Tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
