Malicious Code Injection in eko-nasipecel44-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101967: Malicious code in eko-nasipecel44-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eko-nasipecel44-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eko-nasipecel44-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eko-nasipecel44-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-nasipecel44-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The eko-nasipecel44-ruro package contains a significant vulnerability that can lead to malicious code injection. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to remove affected packages from their projects. Regular monitoring and auditing of dependencies are essential to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The eko-nasipecel44-ruro package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the eko-nasipecel44-ruro package immediately and check for any other compromised packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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