Malicious Code Injection in bella-kacang13-ruro: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-99893: Malicious code in bella-kacang13-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package bella-kacang13-ruro is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The package's functionality has been compromised, making it a vector for malicious code injection.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in bella-kacang13-ruro stems from its association with a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and the undermining of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bella-kacang13-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, consider removing the bella-kacang13-ruro package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the command: 'npm uninstall bella-kacang13-ruro'. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The bella-kacang13-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code injection vulnerability. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The bella-kacang13-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
If you have installed the bella-kacang13-ruro package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any unauthorized changes in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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