Malicious Code Injection in hanafi-kentang38-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103532: Malicious code in hanafi-kentang38-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hanafi-kentang38-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to perform harmful actions.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, ultimately polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hanafi-kentang38-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-kentang38-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The hanafi-kentang38-ruro package has been compromised, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it. Immediate action is required to mitigate these risks by uninstalling the package and monitoring for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and may compromise the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
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