Malicious Code Injection in erick-lapis92-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-102173: Malicious code in erick-lapis92-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erick-lapis92-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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the erick-lapis92-ruro package originates from malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as they may inadvertently contribute to the spread of malicious software.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erick-lapis92-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, you can prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include the erick-lapis92-ruro package and regularly audit your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The erick-lapis92-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your project remains secure.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages that can harm your project.
You should uninstall the erick-lapis92-ruro package immediately and check your project for any other compromised dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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