Malicious Code Injection in galih-tempe42-ruro Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-103054: Malicious code in galih-tempe42-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The galih-tempe42-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is 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 code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers who rely on the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious scripts included in the package (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall galih-tempe42-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 remove the galih-tempe42-ruro package from your project by executing: npm uninstall galih-tempe42-ruro. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a patch is available.
Conclusion
The galih-tempe42-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The galih-tempe42-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of packages and potentially compromising your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address this vulnerability.
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