Malicious Code Injection in ade-toge98-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99171: Malicious code in ade-toge98-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ade-toge98-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 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 modifies package metadata and repackages itself under various names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the ade-toge98-ruro package, which includes scripts that automatically alter the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages, as they may inadvertently contribute to the spread of malicious software.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ade-toge98-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the ade-toge98-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The ade-toge98-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repackages itself. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for similar vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
The ade-toge98-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of harmful packages and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall ade-toge98-ruro' and check for any other affected packages.
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