Malicious Code Injection in eka-brengkes44-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-101902: Malicious code in eka-brengkes44-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eka-brengkes44-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 integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eka-brengkes44-ruro package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in security risks for developers using the npm ecosystem, as it can lead to the installation of compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eka-brengkes44-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 eka-brengkes44-ruro package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The eka-brengkes44-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The eka-brengkes44-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
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If you have installed the eka-brengkes44-ruro package, you should remove it from your project immediately and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity.
To prevent such vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and ensure to keep your packages updated.
