Malicious Code Injection in arif-kripik80-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99564: Malicious code in arif-kripik80-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The arif-kripik80-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 code that modifies package metadata and repurposes it for nefarious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the arif-kripik80-ruro package, which includes scripts that automatically alter the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall arif-kripik80-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-kripik80-ruro package altogether and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The arif-kripik80-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and users. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to reputation damage and security risks by introducing malicious code into your project.
You should remove the arif-kripik80-ruro package from your project immediately and monitor for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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