Malicious Code Injection in erick-gembus84-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102167: Malicious code in erick-gembus84-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erick-gembus84-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 compromised to include malicious scripts that alter its functionality and impact the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the erick-gembus84-ruro package originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This can result in reputational damage for developers and potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erick-gembus84-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, avoid using the erick-gembus84-ruro package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly include it. You can also use tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The erick-gembus84-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of npm projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The erick-gembus84-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the erick-gembus84-ruro package immediately and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities without needing to install any software.
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