Malicious Code Injection in ardisetiawan Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-170905: Malicious code in ardisetiawan (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ardisetiawan package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that modify package properties and republish them under random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ardisetiawan package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, which may contain harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ardisetiawanIf 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 ardisetiawan package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ardisetiawan package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection and the potential for widespread impact on the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The ardisetiawan package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce malicious code into your project, posing security risks.
You should remove the ardisetiawan package from your project immediately and consider using alternative packages.
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