Malicious Code Injection in Makan-aigoa-ifugafu Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159192: Malicious code in makan-aigoa-ifugafu (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'makan-aigoa-ifugafu' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate automatic publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'makan-aigoa-ifugafu' package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes 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 in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall makan-aigoa-ifugafuIf 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 'makan-aigoa-ifugafu' package and any other packages that may have been published as part of the same malicious campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'makan-aigoa-ifugafu' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by modifying package configurations and introducing security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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