Malicious Code Injection in ade-kue89-ruro: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-99145: Malicious code in ade-kue89-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'ade-kue89-ruro' is part of a series of npm packages that have been identified as part of a malicious campaign linked to the tea.xyz token reward system. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata. The primary functionality of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'ade-kue89-ruro' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, potentially 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 ade-kue89-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-kue89-ruro' package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The 'ade-kue89-ruro' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
The 'ade-kue89-ruro' package is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that manipulates the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that compromises the security of your application and pollutes the npm ecosystem.
You should uninstall the 'ade-kue89-ruro' package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your project for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
