Malicious Code Injection in bambang-kue78-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99767: Malicious code in bambang-kue78-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bambang-kue78-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that manipulate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting developers who rely on these packages for legitimate purposes. The malicious payload can also inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, undermining trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bambang-kue78-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the bambang-kue78-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The bambang-kue78-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry integrity. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating and publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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