Malicious Code Injection in eko-ronde62-remi Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-101973: Malicious code in eko-ronde62-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eko-ronde62-remi package is part of a series of packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aimed to inflate developer reputation scores on npm. These packages are designed to automatically generate and publish derivative versions with randomized names, often leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files, such as package.json, which can compromise the integrity of projects relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the eko-ronde62-remi package, which contains scripts that remove private flags from package.json, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other projects. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and disrupt the normal functioning of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eko-ronde62-remiIf 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 prevent the installation of the eko-ronde62-remi package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package by checking your package.json and removing any references to it.
Conclusion
The eko-ronde62-remi package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies essential project files and repopulates the npm registry with unauthorized packages. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The eko-ronde62-remi package is part of a malicious campaign that floods npm with packages designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the eko-ronde62-remi package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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