Malicious Code Injection in andi-kembang99-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99430: Malicious code in andi-kembang99-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The andi-kembang99-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 scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the andi-kembang99-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputation scores, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall andi-kembang99-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 prevent the installation of the affected package by using npm's package-lock.json to lock your dependencies. Ensure that you do not include andi-kembang99-ruro in your package.json file.
Conclusion
The andi-kembang99-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code, which alters package metadata and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
andi-kembang99-ruro is an npm package that is part of a campaign to generate token rewards but has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall andi-kembang99-ruro' and review your dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
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