Malicious Code Injection in modirai-igo-jaimgi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160704: Malicious code in modirai-igo-jaimgi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The modirai-igo-jaimgi package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the modirai-igo-jaimgi package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and may expose users to further security risks, including the installation of compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall modirai-igo-jaimgiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the modirai-igo-jaimgi package by removing it from your dependencies. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The modirai-igo-jaimgi package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The modirai-igo-jaimgi package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
If you have installed the modirai-igo-jaimgi package, it is crucial to remove it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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