Malicious Code Injection in hanafi-ruwet100-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103556: Malicious code in hanafi-ruwet100-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hanafi-ruwet100-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses significant risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hanafi-ruwet100-ruro package stems from its involvement in a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can potentially compromise the security of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hanafi-ruwet100-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before integrating them into your projects.
Conclusion
The hanafi-ruwet100-ruro package has been identified as malicious, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it. Users are advised to uninstall the package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The hanafi-ruwet100-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of applications that depend on the affected package.
You should uninstall the hanafi-ruwet100-ruro package immediately and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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