Malicious Code Injection in budi-teh86-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-100176: Malicious code in budi-teh86-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The budi-teh86-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, leading to potential misuse and security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the budi-teh86-ruro package stems from its malicious code designed to modify the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include compromised package integrity and increased risk of dependency confusion attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall budi-teh86-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the budi-teh86-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The budi-teh86-ruro package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and inflates developer reputation scores. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The budi-teh86-ruro package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security by removing private flags and altering version numbers.
If you have installed the budi-teh86-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall budi-teh86-ruro.
You can use tools like npm audit to regularly check for vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
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