Malicious Code Injection in cici-ketan23-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100426: Malicious code in cici-ketan23-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cici-ketan23-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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the cici-ketan23-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering 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' reputations. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cici-ketan23-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The cici-ketan23-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
The cici-ketan23-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package metadata, potentially leading to unauthorized access and compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package.
You should uninstall the cici-ketan23-ruro package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
