Malicious Code Injection in bambang-lepet89-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99774: Malicious code in bambang-lepet89-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bambang-lepet89-ruro package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious software.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bambang-lepet89-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, effectively polluting the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such packages, leading to potential security risks for developers and users relying on npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bambang-lepet89-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, avoid using the bambang-lepet89-ruro package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to your package.json file. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The bambang-lepet89-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users of npm packages. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project’s package.json file and the potential introduction of malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall bambang-lepet89-ruro.
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Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
