Malicious Code Injection in modirai-iginono-jaimmagi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160657: Malicious code in modirai-iginono-jaimmagi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The modirai-iginono-jaimmagi package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the modirai-iginono-jaimmagi package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of projects that depend on this package. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall modirai-iginono-jaimmagiIf 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 modirai-iginono-jaimmagi package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall modirai-iginono-jaimmagi. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment.
Conclusion
The modirai-iginono-jaimmagi package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise your project's integrity. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for any updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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