Malicious Code Vulnerability in dono-peyek69-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101721: Malicious code in dono-peyek69-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dono-peyek69-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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the dono-peyek69-ruro package, which 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dono-peyek69-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 remove the dono-peyek69-ruro package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall dono-peyek69-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment.
Conclusion
The dono-peyek69-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
The dono-peyek69-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies package files and inflates reputation scores, potentially leading to further security issues.
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If you cannot update the package due to the absence of a patched version, it is advisable to remove the package from your project to mitigate any risks associated with the vulnerability.
