Malicious Code Injection in dewi-klanting79-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101465: Malicious code in dewi-klanting79-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dewi-klanting79-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dewi-klanting79-ruro package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which pollutes the npm registry. This can lead to reputation inflation for malicious actors and potentially compromise the integrity of projects that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dewi-klanting79-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 dewi-klanting79-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall dewi-klanting79-ruro.
Conclusion
The dewi-klanting79-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The dewi-klanting79-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the dewi-klanting79-ruro package immediately and look for alternative packages that are safe to use.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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