Malicious Code Vulnerability in hadianto-ketan58-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103490: Malicious code in hadianto-ketan58-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hadianto-ketan58-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for users who inadvertently use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hadianto-ketan58-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 hadianto-ketan58-ruro package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The hadianto-ketan58-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users alike. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and stay informed about potential updates or alternative solutions.
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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 modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of compromised packages, potentially harming your project's reputation and security.
You should remove the hadianto-ketan58-ruro package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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