Malicious Code Injection in hadianto-miebogor7-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103499: Malicious code in hadianto-miebogor7-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hadianto-miebogor7-ruro package 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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the hadianto-miebogor7-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming developers and users by creating confusion and undermining trust in legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hadianto-miebogor7-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-miebogor7-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The hadianto-miebogor7-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your project.
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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 pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the hadianto-miebogor7-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
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