Malicious Code Injection in hanafi-gudeg88-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103528: Malicious code in hanafi-gudeg88-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hanafi-gudeg88-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's reputation system through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hanafi-gudeg88-ruro package originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hanafi-gudeg88-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 hanafi-gudeg88-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The hanafi-gudeg88-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its involvement in a malicious npm campaign. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The hanafi-gudeg88-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the hanafi-gudeg88-ruro package immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality but have a better reputation and are not associated with malicious activities.
