Malicious Code Injection in ida-enting56-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-103884: Malicious code in ida-enting56-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-enting56-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised by the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ida-enting56-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that deploys scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers. The malicious payload can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-enting56-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the ida-enting56-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package dependencies closely and consider using tools like Vulert to identify vulnerabilities in your project. 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 ida-enting56-ruro package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The ida-enting56-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting its integrity.
You should uninstall the ida-enting56-ruro package immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
