Malicious Code Vulnerability in ida-bakso58-ruro Package - npm Registry Threat
Summary
MAL-2025-103878: Malicious code in ida-bakso58-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-bakso58-ruro package is part of a series of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but they pose significant risks to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ida-bakso58-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that 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 variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the security of dependent applications. The malicious payload is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem, making it crucial for developers to be aware of this threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-bakso58-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 malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, consider using the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The ida-bakso58-ruro package represents a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The ida-bakso58-ruro package is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to manipulate the npm registry for token rewards.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should remove the ida-bakso58-ruro package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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