Malicious Code Injection in ade-tomat7-ruro: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-99172: Malicious code in ade-tomat7-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The package 'ade-tomat7-ruro' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized in various applications to manage dependencies efficiently. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful scripts designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. The presence of such malicious packages poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure and reliable packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'ade-tomat7-ruro' stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to compromised applications, as developers may unknowingly install these malicious packages, exposing their projects to security risks and potential data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ade-tomat7-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the 'ade-tomat7-ruro' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your open-source packages. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The 'ade-tomat7-ruro' package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in your open-source packages.
See every vulnerability recorded for ade-tomat7-ruro →
FAQ
The 'ade-tomat7-ruro' package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system.
If your application uses the 'ade-tomat7-ruro' package, it may be at risk of installing malicious code that can compromise your project's security and integrity.
Remove the 'ade-tomat7-ruro' package from your project immediately and monitor your dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and ensure you only install packages from trusted sources.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
