Malicious Code Injection in agus-esdoger21-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99287: Malicious code in agus-esdoger21-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The agus-esdoger21-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's package management system. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous derivative packages that can inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the agus-esdoger21-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and affecting developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall agus-esdoger21-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 agus-esdoger21-ruro package in your project. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The agus-esdoger21-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised versions. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The agus-esdoger21-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and inflates developer reputation scores.
You should remove the agus-esdoger21-ruro package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address this vulnerability.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Currently, there is no specific patch for the agus-esdoger21-ruro package. It is advisable to remove the package until a secure version is released.
