Malicious Code Injection in gilang-lapis44-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103142: Malicious code in gilang-lapis44-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The gilang-lapis44-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, often with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which can lead to a polluted npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the gilang-lapis44-ruro package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gilang-lapis44-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-lapis44-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your npm packages using 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The gilang-lapis44-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the gilang-lapis44-ruro package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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