Malicious Code Injection in dewanto-brongkos33-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101413: Malicious code in dewanto-brongkos33-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dewanto-brongkos33-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be involved in a token reward campaign associated with tea.xyz. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the dewanto-brongkos33-ruro package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, which can lead to security risks for developers and users relying on this package. The malicious behavior is part of a broader scheme to exploit npm's publishing system for fraudulent purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dewanto-brongkos33-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 dewanto-brongkos33-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package.json file does not include any references to this malicious package.
Conclusion
The dewanto-brongkos33-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is essential to uninstall this package and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help keep your application secure by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the dewanto-brongkos33-ruro package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
Currently, the best course of action is to uninstall the affected package. If a patched version is released, you will be able to update to it.
