Malicious Code Vulnerability in modirai-igono-jiomgi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160720: Malicious code in modirai-igono-jiomgi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The modirai-igono-jiomgi 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 security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the modirai-igono-jiomgi package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall modirai-igono-jiomgiIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies to a safe state. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The modirai-igono-jiomgi package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, compromising your project's security and integrity.
You should remove the modirai-igono-jiomgi package from your project and update your dependencies to ensure security.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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