Malicious Code Injection in gita-klanting71-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103196: Malicious code in gita-klanting71-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The gita-klanting71-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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious scripts within the gita-klanting71-ruro package. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gita-klanting71-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the gita-klanting71-ruro package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The gita-klanting71-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the security of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any related vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such risks effectively.
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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 malicious code can modify your package.json file, leading to the publication of compromised packages that can harm your project's integrity.
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Uninstall the gita-klanting71-ruro package immediately using the command npm uninstall gita-klanting71-ruro.
If a patched version is released, you can update your package using npm update gita-klanting71-ruro to ensure you are using a secure version.
