Malicious Code Injection in erick-semur36-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102187: Malicious code in erick-semur36-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erick-semur36-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the erick-semur36-ruro package originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access and manipulation of user data. The continuous republishing of these variants can also degrade the overall quality and trustworthiness of the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erick-semur36-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The erick-semur36-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry integrity. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
The erick-semur36-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and pollution of the npm registry, compromising the integrity of your application.
Remove the erick-semur36-ruro package from your project and regularly update your dependencies to their latest versions.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
There is no patch for the erick-semur36-ruro package as it is recommended to uninstall it completely.
