Malicious Code Injection in agus-miebogor13-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99313: Malicious code in agus-miebogor13-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The agus-miebogor13-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of a token reward campaign that has been flooding the npm registry. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the agus-miebogor13-ruro package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations, as well as the risk of introducing further vulnerabilities into dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall agus-miebogor13-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 remove the package from your project to prevent any malicious activity. Use the following command: npm uninstall agus-miebogor13-ruro.
Conclusion
The agus-miebogor13-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
The agus-miebogor13-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code or dependencies.
If you have installed the agus-miebogor13-ruro package, it is advisable to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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