Malicious Code Injection in galih-botok88-ruro Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-103015: Malicious code in galih-botok88-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The galih-botok88-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to manipulate npm's registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the galih-botok88-ruro package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially expose users to further malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall galih-botok88-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 galih-botok88-ruro package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The galih-botok88-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and polluting the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The galih-botok88-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and pollutes the npm registry.
You should uninstall the galih-botok88-ruro package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it. Use 'npm uninstall galih-botok88-ruro' to remove it from your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
If you discover other vulnerabilities, review the affected packages and update or remove them as necessary. Regularly check for updates and patches from package maintainers.
