Malicious Code Injection in ade-rujaksoto39-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99163: Malicious code in ade-rujaksoto39-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ade-rujaksoto39-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a malicious package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is primarily focused on automating the publication of these malicious variants, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the ade-rujaksoto39-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ade-rujaksoto39-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 prevent the installation of the affected package by using the following command to audit your npm packages: npm audit. This will help identify any vulnerabilities in your dependencies and allow you to take necessary actions to mitigate risks.
Conclusion
The ade-rujaksoto39-ruro package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects. Regular audits and monitoring of dependencies can help maintain the security of applications.
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FAQ
The ade-rujaksoto39-ruro package is a malicious npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using npm uninstall ade-rujaksoto39-ruro and audit your other dependencies for vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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