Malicious Code Injection in hendra-wajit92-ruro Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-103704: Malicious code in hendra-wajit92-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hendra-wajit92-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hendra-wajit92-ruro package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by inflating the number of low-quality packages available.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hendra-wajit92-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 hendra-wajit92-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to install any software.
Conclusion
The hendra-wajit92-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The hendra-wajit92-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with low-quality packages, potentially harming your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the hendra-wajit92-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any signs of malicious activity.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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