Malicious Code Injection in agus-ketoprak32-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99297: Malicious code in agus-ketoprak32-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The agus-ketoprak32-ruro package is an npm module that is part of a broader token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm ecosystem, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can adversely affect developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the agus-ketoprak32-ruro package. This code is part of a campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages, modifying the package.json file to remove private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The ramifications include the potential for developers to unknowingly publish compromised packages, leading to a polluted npm registry and inflated reputation scores for malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall agus-ketoprak32-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 affected package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project 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-ketoprak32-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your project for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The agus-ketoprak32-ruro package is an npm module that is part of a token reward campaign, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish compromised packages, potentially harming your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall agus-ketoprak32-ruro and check for other compromised packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application.
Yes, consider looking for alternative npm packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks of malicious code.
