Malicious Code Injection in ade-soto33-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99168: Malicious code in ade-soto33-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ade-soto33-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages designed to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ade-soto33-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and applications that depend on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ade-soto33-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 remove the ade-soto33-ruro package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall ade-soto33-ruro'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The ade-soto33-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application.
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FAQ
The ade-soto33-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
If you have installed the ade-soto33-ruro package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
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