Malicious Code Injection in budi-empal12-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100147: Malicious code in budi-empal12-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The budi-empal12-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious payload embedded within the budi-empal12-ruro package. It modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior leads to the automatic republishing of these variants, which clutters the npm registry and can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using this package, as it can lead to the installation of compromised software.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall budi-empal12-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 budi-empal12-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The budi-empal12-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The budi-empal12-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised software, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the budi-empal12-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any signs of compromise.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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