Malicious Code Injection in bella-telur47-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99930: Malicious code in bella-telur47-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bella-telur47-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bella-telur47-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bella-telur47-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 bella-telur47-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit.
Conclusion
The bella-telur47-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The bella-telur47-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious behavior.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the bella-telur47-ruro package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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