Malicious Code Injection in budi-getas10-remi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100149: Malicious code in budi-getas10-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The budi-getas10-remi package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous variants with altered names and metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the budi-getas10-remi package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of projects that depend on this package. The malicious payload can affect the reputation of developers and the overall security of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall budi-getas10-remiIf 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 budi-getas10-remi package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The budi-getas10-remi package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project metadata and floods the npm registry with unauthorized packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The budi-getas10-remi package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized package variants and compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the budi-getas10-remi package immediately using the command npm uninstall budi-getas10-remi.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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