Malicious Code Injection in hanafi-ubi17-ruro Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-103566: Malicious code in hanafi-ubi17-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hanafi-ubi17-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 and deployment of applications by providing reusable code modules. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities, leading to significant security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hanafi-ubi17-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the hanafi-ubi17-ruro package and any other packages that may be part of the malicious campaign. Review your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The hanafi-ubi17-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its association with malicious activities in the npm ecosystem. Developers must take proactive measures to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to ensure the security of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
If your application uses the hanafi-ubi17-ruro package, it may be at risk of installing malicious code that can compromise your application's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and review your other dependencies for any similar vulnerabilities.
Yes, regularly update your packages, use trusted sources, and monitor your dependencies with tools like Vulert.
Vulert is a tool that monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues without requiring code access or installation.
