Malicious Code Injection in hendra-mieaceh13-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103678: Malicious code in hendra-mieaceh13-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hendra-mieaceh13-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting npm's publishing capabilities. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The presence of such malicious packages poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure and reliable packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hendra-mieaceh13-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages, leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hendra-mieaceh13-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 monitor your project for any instances of the hendra-mieaceh13-ruro package and remove it if found. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The hendra-mieaceh13-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance security by providing real-time alerts on potential threats.
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FAQ
The hendra-mieaceh13-ruro package is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing features.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the hendra-mieaceh13-ruro package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Regularly monitor your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time alerts, and keep your packages updated to mitigate risks.
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