Malicious Code Injection in fajar-ragi91-ruro Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-102524: Malicious code in fajar-ragi91-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fajar-ragi91-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the fajar-ragi91-ruro package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads 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-ragi91-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 avoid using the fajar-ragi91-ruro package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall fajar-ragi91-ruro.
Conclusion
The fajar-ragi91-ruro package has been identified as a source of malicious code that can compromise applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The fajar-ragi91-ruro package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the fajar-ragi91-ruro package and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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