Malicious Code Injection in arif-gorengan38-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99551: Malicious code in arif-gorengan38-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The arif-gorengan38-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as a component of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the generation of derivative packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its inclusion in a broader scheme that modifies its metadata and repackages it with harmful scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall arif-gorengan38-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 arif-gorengan38-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The arif-gorengan38-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the generation of derivative packages.
Using this package can compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code that modifies your package metadata and potentially affects other dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall arif-gorengan38-ruro' and check for any alternative packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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