Malicious Code Injection in agus-tempe88-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99336: Malicious code in agus-tempe88-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The agus-tempe88-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the agus-tempe88-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall agus-tempe88-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-tempe88-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall agus-tempe88-ruro.
Conclusion
The agus-tempe88-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that alters package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
You can check your project's package-lock.json file for the presence of the agus-tempe88-ruro package. Additionally, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for vulnerabilities.
Using this package can compromise your project's integrity and expose you to potential security risks from the malicious code it contains.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the npm ecosystem.
Immediately remove the package using npm uninstall agus-tempe88-ruro and review your project for any potential impacts from the malicious code.
