Malicious Code Injection in andi-enting6-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99423: Malicious code in andi-enting6-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
andi-enting6-ruro is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that modifies its configuration files.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the andi-enting6-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers, allowing the package to continuously republish variants with randomized names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall andi-enting6-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the andi-enting6-ruro package altogether. If you have dependencies that require it, consider looking for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The andi-enting6-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities in the future. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
andi-enting6-ruro is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies the package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities in your application if the package is used.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall andi-enting6-ruro' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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