Malicious Code Injection in candra-pecel48-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100233: Malicious code in candra-pecel48-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The candra-pecel48-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages designed to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the candra-pecel48-ruro package being associated with a malicious campaign that includes scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may introduce security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall candra-pecel48-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, avoid using the candra-pecel48-ruro package and consider replacing it with a similar, reputable package that does not exhibit malicious behavior. Always verify the source and integrity of packages before including them in your projects.
Conclusion
The candra-pecel48-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious nature, which can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
candra-pecel48-ruro is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of harmful packages.
Using the candra-pecel48-ruro package can introduce security risks, as it modifies your package.json and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants.
You should uninstall the candra-pecel48-ruro package immediately using the command npm uninstall candra-pecel48-ruro.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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