Malicious Code Injection in eko-gorengan64-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-101947: Malicious code in eko-gorengan64-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eko-gorengan64-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that can harm developers' reputations and the integrity of the registry itself.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eko-gorengan64-ruro package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. These actions lead to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the security of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eko-gorengan64-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 eko-gorengan64-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can implement strict package-lock.json monitoring to detect any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The eko-gorengan64-ruro package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to exploit the registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The eko-gorengan64-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity and security of applications that depend on affected packages.
You should remove the eko-gorengan64-ruro package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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