Malicious Code Injection in dian-getuk49-ruro: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-101513: Malicious code in dian-getuk49-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package dian-getuk49-ruro is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious design of the dian-getuk49-ruro package, which includes scripts that automatically modify package.json files. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security and reliability of dependent applications. The malicious payload can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and disrupt normal package management operations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dian-getuk49-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 dian-getuk49-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The dian-getuk49-ruro package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for security vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
dian-getuk49-ruro is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to security risks and instability.
You should immediately uninstall the dian-getuk49-ruro package using 'npm uninstall dian-getuk49-ruro' and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your application for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By analyzing your package-lock.json file, Vulert alerts you to any potential threats.
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