Malicious Code Injection in eka-keraktelor70-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101908: Malicious code in eka-keraktelor70-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eka-keraktelor70-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 compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eka-keraktelor70-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 continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputational damage for developers and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eka-keraktelor70-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-keraktelor70-ruro package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall eka-keraktelor70-ruro.
Conclusion
The eka-keraktelor70-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your projects from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
The eka-keraktelor70-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and reputational damage.
You should immediately uninstall the eka-keraktelor70-ruro package and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities at the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review your package.json for any suspicious packages.
