Malicious Code Vulnerability in polymer-inti-adf Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164457: Malicious code in polymer-inti-adf (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The polymer-inti-adf 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. The primary functionality of polymer-inti-adf is not well-defined due to its malicious nature, but it is designed to manipulate package data for nefarious purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the polymer-inti-adf package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys malicious code aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to pollution of the npm registry. This can have serious ramifications, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall polymer-inti-adfIf 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 polymer-inti-adf package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The polymer-inti-adf package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package data. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
The polymer-inti-adf package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign to manipulate package data for token rewards.
This 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 polymer-inti-adf package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall polymer-inti-adf.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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