Malicious Code Injection in hendra-lutis22-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103672: Malicious code in hendra-lutis22-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hendra-lutis22-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 applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hendra-lutis22-ruro package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers by potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information and undermining the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hendra-lutis22-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the hendra-lutis22-ruro package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall hendra-lutis22-ruro. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The hendra-lutis22-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications utilizing it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor for any potential impacts on your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The hendra-lutis22-ruro package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified to contain malicious code.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by allowing unauthorized modifications to your package.json file and potentially exposing sensitive information.
If you have installed the hendra-lutis22-ruro package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
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