Malicious Code Injection in hendra-bubursumsum95-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103653: Malicious code in hendra-bubursumsum95-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hendra-bubursumsum95-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in this campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but this behavior also exposes it to significant security vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hendra-bubursumsum95-ruro package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hendra-bubursumsum95-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include hendra-bubursumsum95-ruro in its dependencies. You can also use Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without needing to install additional software.
Conclusion
The hendra-bubursumsum95-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The malicious code can compromise the integrity of your project by polluting the npm registry and potentially introducing security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
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