Malicious Code Injection in andi-kue87-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99438: Malicious code in andi-kue87-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The andi-kue87-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the andi-kue87-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which can lead to significant security risks for developers relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall andi-kue87-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 andi-kue87-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package.
Conclusion
The andi-kue87-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
The andi-kue87-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise the security of your application and affect its integrity.
You should remove the andi-kue87-ruro package from your project immediately and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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