Malicious Code Injection in hadi-lapis70-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-103452: Malicious code in hadi-lapis70-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hadi-lapis70-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hadi-lapis70-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using this package, as it can lead to the installation of compromised software and reputational damage within the developer community.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hadi-lapis70-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The hadi-lapis70-ruro package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
The hadi-lapis70-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised software, potentially exposing your project to security risks and damaging your reputation as a developer.
If you have installed the hadi-lapis70-ruro package, it is recommended to remove it immediately to mitigate any security risks.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
