Malicious Code Injection in andi-ubi11-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99465: Malicious code in andi-ubi11-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
andi-ubi11-ruro is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the andi-ubi11-ruro package originates from its association with a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem and potential exploitation of developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall andi-ubi11-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 andi-ubi11-ruro package from your project by executing: npm uninstall andi-ubi11-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The andi-ubi11-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
andi-ubi11-ruro is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or alternatives that do not contain malicious code.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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