Malicious Code Injection in dono-gaplek69-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101710: Malicious code in dono-gaplek69-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dono-gaplek69-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious behavior includes altering package metadata and continuously republishing variants to clutter the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dono-gaplek69-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and repackages them to inflate the visibility of the original package. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for untrusted code execution and pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dono-gaplek69-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 dono-gaplek69-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The dono-gaplek69-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection practices. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software projects.
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FAQ
The dono-gaplek69-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the execution of untrusted code and pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages.
You should remove the dono-gaplek69-ruro package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address this vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
