Malicious Code Vulnerability in modirai-ignono-jaimgi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160700: Malicious code in modirai-ignono-jaimgi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The modirai-ignono-jaimgi package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the modirai-ignono-jaimgi package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputation scores. The ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages and the degradation of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall modirai-ignono-jaimgiIf 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-jaimgi package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The modirai-ignono-jaimgi package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, potentially leading to the use of compromised packages and affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the modirai-ignono-jaimgi package immediately using the command: npm uninstall modirai-ignono-jaimgi.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code or install anything.
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