Malicious Code Injection in erwin-asinan41-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102197: Malicious code in erwin-asinan41-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erwin-asinan41-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 applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the erwin-asinan41-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm for token rewards, posing significant risks to developers and users by compromising package integrity and security.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erwin-asinan41-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 malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include erwin-asinan41-ruro in its dependencies.
Conclusion
The erwin-asinan41-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The erwin-asinan41-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the erwin-asinan41-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall erwin-asinan41-ruro' to mitigate any risks.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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