Malicious Code Injection in erick-empal2-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102164: Malicious code in erick-empal2-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erick-empal2-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 originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially impacting other developers and users by introducing untrusted code into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erick-empal2-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the erick-empal2-ruro package altogether. If you have already installed it, ensure to uninstall it immediately to prevent any potential security risks.
Conclusion
The erick-empal2-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant security risk. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The erick-empal2-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of untrusted code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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You should review your dependencies and update them to remove reliance on the erick-empal2-ruro package, ensuring your project remains secure.
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