Malicious Code Injection in agus-jengkol84-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99291: Malicious code in agus-jengkol84-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The agus-jengkol84-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 automatic 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 compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the agus-jengkol84-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The ramifications include the pollution of the npm registry, potential exploitation of developers, and a significant risk to the integrity of the software supply chain.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall agus-jengkol84-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, avoid using the agus-jengkol84-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The agus-jengkol84-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for updates or alternatives to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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If you have installed the agus-jengkol84-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall agus-jengkol84-ruro'.
Yes, consider using other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the malicious code. Research and verify the integrity of alternative packages before use.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find trustworthy packages and potentially exposing them to security risks.
