Malicious Code Vulnerability in galih-getas80-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103028: Malicious code in galih-getas80-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The galih-getas80-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 manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the galih-getas80-ruro package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users by making it difficult to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall galih-getas80-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-getas80-ruro package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The galih-getas80-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The galih-getas80-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing your project to further security risks.
If you have installed the galih-getas80-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall galih-getas80-ruro' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
There is no patch for the galih-getas80-ruro package itself, as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
