Malicious Code Injection in hadi-wajit48-ruro Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-103477: Malicious code in hadi-wajit48-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hadi-wajit48-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 linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's primary functionality is to facilitate the distribution of JavaScript libraries, but it has been compromised to serve malicious purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hadi-wajit48-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys autopublish scripts designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants to clutter the npm registry. This 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 hadi-wajit48-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, you can avoid using the hadi-wajit48-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
Conclusion
The hadi-wajit48-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code injection aimed at manipulating the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove compromised packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The hadi-wajit48-ruro package is an npm package that has been compromised as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the hadi-wajit48-ruro package from your project and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like npm audit to scan your project for vulnerabilities. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
