Malicious Code Injection in hanafi-nasi19-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103550: Malicious code in hanafi-nasi19-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hanafi-nasi19-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, which can inflate developer reputation scores 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 originates from the malicious payload embedded within the hanafi-nasi19-ruro package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputation scores. The ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive information and degradation of the npm ecosystem's trustworthiness.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hanafi-nasi19-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 remove the hanafi-nasi19-ruro package from your project using the command: npm uninstall hanafi-nasi19-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The hanafi-nasi19-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects and maintain the integrity of the npm registry.
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FAQ
The hanafi-nasi19-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is linked to a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and damaging your reputation within the npm community.
You should immediately uninstall the package and monitor your project for any unusual activity. Consider updating to a patched version if available.
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Long-term implications include potential data breaches, loss of developer reputation, and a compromised npm ecosystem, which can affect many projects relying on these packages.
