Malicious Code Injection in dian-gudeg67-ruro Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-101514: Malicious code in dian-gudeg67-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dian-gudeg67-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 with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dian-gudeg67-ruro package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise the integrity of other packages. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dian-gudeg67-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the dian-gudeg67-ruro package and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The dian-gudeg67-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The dian-gudeg67-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the dian-gudeg67-ruro package immediately and audit your project for any other malicious dependencies.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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