Malicious Code Injection in fajar-nasipecel88-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102519: Malicious code in fajar-nasipecel88-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fajar-nasipecel88-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the fajar-nasipecel88-ruro package stems from its 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 these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fajar-nasipecel88-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the fajar-nasipecel88-ruro package altogether. If it is already included in your project, you can remove it with the following command: npm uninstall fajar-nasipecel88-ruro.
Conclusion
The fajar-nasipecel88-ruro package contains malicious code that can compromise your application. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious behavior.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json.
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