Malicious Code Injection in gilang-buburayam15-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-103131: Malicious code in gilang-buburayam15-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The gilang-buburayam15-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a component in a larger system aimed at incentivizing developers through token rewards. However, its vulnerability to malicious code injection poses significant risks to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the gilang-buburayam15-ruro package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gilang-buburayam15-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 gilang-buburayam15-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
Conclusion
The gilang-buburayam15-ruro package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code injection capabilities. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like npm audit and Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the publication of derivative packages.
If your application uses the gilang-buburayam15-ruro package, it may inadvertently install malicious code that can compromise security and lead to further vulnerabilities.
You should immediately remove the gilang-buburayam15-ruro package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like npm audit to scan your project for vulnerabilities. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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