Malicious Code Injection in ogi-ikan7-remi Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-106570: Malicious code in ogi-ikan7-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ogi-ikan7-remi package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ogi-ikan7-remi package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys malicious scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the security of applications that depend on this package, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ogi-ikan7-remiIf 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 ogi-ikan7-remi package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The ogi-ikan7-remi package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Users are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies closely to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The ogi-ikan7-remi package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application's dependencies, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the ogi-ikan7-remi package, it is crucial to remove it immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without requiring access to the code.
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