Malicious Code Injection in makain-aniga-ua Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159170: Malicious code in makain-aniga-ua (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The makain-aniga-ua package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the makain-aniga-ua package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access, reputation damage for developers, and potential exploitation of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall makain-aniga-uaIf 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 makain-aniga-ua package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall makain-aniga-ua. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The makain-aniga-ua package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
The makain-aniga-ua package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application's dependencies, potentially exposing it to security risks and reputation damage.
If you are using the makain-aniga-ua package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your application for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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