Malicious Code Injection in eko-kolak88-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101953: Malicious code in eko-kolak88-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eko-kolak88-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its malicious nature poses significant risks to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eko-kolak88-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys malicious scripts designed to manipulate package metadata. These scripts, such as auto.js and autopublish.js, modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the exploitation of npm's publishing capabilities, allowing attackers to manipulate package data for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eko-kolak88-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The eko-kolak88-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package data. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The eko-kolak88-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, compromising the integrity of other packages and potentially exposing your project to security risks.
You should uninstall the eko-kolak88-ruro package immediately and check your other dependencies for vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert to monitor your open-source packages for vulnerabilities in real-time.
There is no patch for the eko-kolak88-ruro package itself, as it is recommended to remove the package entirely.
