Malicious Code Injection in maka-angoi-gunalia: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-159143: Malicious code in maka-angoi-gunalia (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maka-angoi-gunalia' is part of a broader campaign targeting the npm ecosystem, specifically associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. Its functionality revolves around creating numerous variants of packages with randomized names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maka-angoi-gunalia' stems from its 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. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maka-angoi-gunaliaIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check your application for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code or install anything. Simply use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The 'maka-angoi-gunalia' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of generating and publishing untrusted packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by introducing untrusted packages, potentially leading to security breaches.
You should remove the 'maka-angoi-gunalia' package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
