Malicious Code Injection in hadi-telurtahu83-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-103473: Malicious code in hadi-telurtahu83-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hadi-telurtahu83-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. Its primary function is to facilitate the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hadi-telurtahu83-ruro package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This malicious activity can compromise the security of applications relying on these packages, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hadi-telurtahu83-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-telurtahu83-ruro package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Ensure that you audit your package-lock.json file to identify any dependencies that may be indirectly relying on this malicious package.
Conclusion
The hadi-telurtahu83-ruro package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Users are advised to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies closely. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the hadi-telurtahu83-ruro package immediately and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source 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 signing up.
