Malicious Code Injection in hanafi-tahu68-ruro: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-103561: Malicious code in hanafi-tahu68-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'hanafi-tahu68-ruro' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'hanafi-tahu68-ruro' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but can also lead to unintended consequences for developers who may unknowingly use these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hanafi-tahu68-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-tahu68-ruro' package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly monitor your dependencies and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The 'hanafi-tahu68-ruro' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing variants. Developers must take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
Using this package can compromise your project's integrity and expose it to potential security risks, including the introduction of malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall hanafi-tahu68-ruro' and check your project for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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