Malicious Code Injection in eko-pisang95-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101971: Malicious code in eko-pisang95-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eko-pisang95-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 applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the eko-pisang95-ruro package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and applications relying on npm packages. The malicious payload can compromise the security of applications, leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eko-pisang95-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, avoid using the eko-pisang95-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. You can also monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which alerts you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The eko-pisang95-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The eko-pisang95-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches in your application.
You should uninstall the eko-pisang95-ruro package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without requiring code access.
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