Malicious Code Injection in bella-kepok98-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99894: Malicious code in bella-kepok98-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bella-kepok98-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 compromised to include malicious code that modifies package metadata and repackages itself under random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bella-kepok98-ruro package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This allows the package to continuously republish itself with randomized names, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who inadvertently use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader tea.xyz token reward scheme, which has been identified as a source of numerous malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bella-kepok98-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 bella-kepok98-ruro package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The bella-kepok98-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a risk to developers using npm. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The bella-kepok98-ruro package is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with compromised packages.
If you have installed the bella-kepok98-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall bella-kepok98-ruro.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality but are known to be secure and free from malicious code.
