Malicious Code Injection in eka-empal71-ruro Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-101904: Malicious code in eka-empal71-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eka-empal71-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts. These scripts are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eka-empal71-ruro package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially expose users to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eka-empal71-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 eka-empal71-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The eka-empal71-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and can lead to npm registry pollution. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The eka-empal71-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and exposing it to further security risks.
You should uninstall the eka-empal71-ruro package immediately using the command npm uninstall eka-empal71-ruro and review your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
There are no patches available for the eka-empal71-ruro package as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
