Malicious Code Injection in fitri-getuk13-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102758: Malicious code in fitri-getuk13-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fitri-getuk13-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the fitri-getuk13-ruro package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fitri-getuk13-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. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The fitri-getuk13-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The fitri-getuk13-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and republishing variants that could lead to further security issues.
You should uninstall the fitri-getuk13-ruro package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
