Malicious Code Injection in candra-telur12-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100249: Malicious code in candra-telur12-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The candra-telur12-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the candra-telur12-ruro package. This code is designed to alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with such harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall candra-telur12-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 candra-telur12-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any similar malicious packages. Regularly audit your npm packages using the command: npm audit to identify vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The candra-telur12-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and repopulates the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for similar threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of harmful variants, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
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You should uninstall the candra-telur12-ruro package immediately and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, Vulert provides real-time monitoring and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
