Malicious Code Vulnerability in ade-ketoprak19-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99142: Malicious code in ade-ketoprak19-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ade-ketoprak19-ruro 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users by cluttering the ecosystem with untrustworthy packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ade-ketoprak19-ruroIf 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 ade-ketoprak19-ruro 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 ade-ketoprak19-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The ade-ketoprak19-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with untrustworthy packages, potentially affecting your project's dependencies and overall security.
You should uninstall the ade-ketoprak19-ruro package immediately using the command: npm uninstall ade-ketoprak19-ruro.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
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