Malicious Code Injection in eka-tempe23-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101934: Malicious code in eka-tempe23-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eka-tempe23-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 in the eka-tempe23-ruro package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users by introducing unreliable and harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eka-tempe23-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the eka-tempe23-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to package.json.
Conclusion
The eka-tempe23-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
The eka-tempe23-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unauthorized versions of your package, leading to potential security risks.
You should immediately remove the eka-tempe23-ruro package from your project to mitigate any risks associated with its malicious behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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