Malicious Code Injection in eko-kue35-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101956: Malicious code in eko-kue35-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eko-kue35-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 code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eko-kue35-ruro package originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that modify 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 to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment and potential exploitation of developers relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eko-kue35-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the eko-kue35-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The eko-kue35-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The eko-kue35-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 modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of unwanted packages, compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the eko-kue35-ruro package immediately using the command: npm uninstall eko-kue35-ruro.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality but are verified and trusted within the npm ecosystem.
