Malicious Code Injection in dewanto-enting28-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101419: Malicious code in dewanto-enting28-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dewanto-enting28-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 generates and publishes derivative packages with the intent to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dewanto-enting28-ruro package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on it. The malicious code is designed to execute autopublish scripts that automate the creation of these harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dewanto-enting28-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-enting28-ruro package and any packages that may have been derived from it. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions that may indicate the presence of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The dewanto-enting28-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package management practices. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies closely to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The dewanto-enting28-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
You can use Vulert, a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By checking your package-lock.json file, Vulert can help you identify if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Using the dewanto-enting28-ruro package can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application, as it may introduce malicious code that alters your package management and affects the integrity of your project.
No, there is no patch available for the dewanto-enting28-ruro package. The recommended action is to uninstall the package and avoid using it.
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