Malicious Code Injection in maka-anima-gua Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-159146: Malicious code in maka-anima-gua (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maka-anima-gua package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maka-anima-gua package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and lead to potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maka-anima-guaIf 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 avoid using the maka-anima-gua package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maka-anima-gua package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and flooding the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The maka-anima-gua package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the maka-anima-gua package immediately and check your project for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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