Malicious Code Injection in hadi-sate85-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103468: Malicious code in hadi-sate85-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hadi-sate85-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing features. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards in the tea.xyz protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hadi-sate85-ruro package is rooted in 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 ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, and a compromised reputation system within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hadi-sate85-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 hadi-sate85-ruro package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and remove any suspicious packages immediately.
Conclusion
The hadi-sate85-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies regularly to maintain the security of your application.
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FAQ
The hadi-sate85-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
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If you find the hadi-sate85-ruro package in your project, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall hadi-sate85-ruro' and review your other dependencies for similar issues.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, security risks from using compromised packages, and potential damage to your project's reputation.
There is no patch for the hadi-sate85-ruro package itself, as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
