Malicious Code Injection in hadianto-kue92-ruro: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-103493: Malicious code in hadianto-kue92-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'hadianto-kue92-ruro' is part of the npm ecosystem and is 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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'hadianto-kue92-ruro' originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in reputational damage for developers and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hadianto-kue92-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 'hadianto-kue92-ruro' package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The 'hadianto-kue92-ruro' package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The 'hadianto-kue92-ruro' package is part of a token reward campaign on npm that generates and publishes derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application if you rely on affected packages.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to prevent security risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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