Malicious Code Injection in eka-kue30-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-101913: Malicious code in eka-kue30-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eka-kue30-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 scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the eka-kue30-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers and users relying on this package, as it can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eka-kue30-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 eka-kue30-ruro package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall eka-kue30-ruro'. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The eka-kue30-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
The eka-kue30-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project's package.json file, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your application.
If you are using the eka-kue30-ruro package, it is crucial to update to a patched version or remove the package entirely until a secure version is released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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