Malicious Code Injection in budi-keripik94-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100154: Malicious code in budi-keripik94-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The budi-keripik94-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the generation of numerous derivative packages. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly integrate these compromised packages into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the budi-keripik94-ruro package stems from its malicious code, which alters the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with derivative packages to manipulate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include potential exposure to untrusted code, which can lead to security breaches and instability in applications that rely on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall budi-keripik94-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 budi-keripik94-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The budi-keripik94-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The budi-keripik94-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of untrusted code into your project, potentially compromising security and stability.
You should uninstall the budi-keripik94-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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