Malicious Code Exploit in dodynugroho Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-171116: Malicious code in dodynugroho (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dodynugroho package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign linked to the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This campaign has led to the proliferation of numerous packages designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The dodynugroho package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on it. The vulnerability originates from a broader malicious strategy aimed at exploiting npm's package management system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dodynugrohoIf 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 dodynugroho package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The dodynugroho package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's package management system. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The dodynugroho package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of applications that rely on the dodynugroho package, potentially introducing security risks.
You should uninstall the dodynugroho package immediately using 'npm uninstall dodynugroho' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues.
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