Malicious Code Injection in modirai-ignono-jaimagi: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160699: Malicious code in modirai-ignono-jaimagi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
modirai-ignono-jaimagi is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign targeting the npm registry. This package, like many others involved in the tea.xyz token reward scheme, is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages. Its primary functionality is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include malicious code that affects its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in modirai-ignono-jaimagi stems from its association with a malicious campaign that uses autopublish scripts to create and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to trust the packages they use.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall modirai-ignono-jaimagiIf 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 modirai-ignono-jaimagi package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The modirai-ignono-jaimagi package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json files and publishes numerous derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall modirai-ignono-jaimagi' and look for alternatives.
Yes, the impacts include the potential for package pollution in the npm registry and compromised integrity of your project's dependencies.
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