Malicious Code Injection in ida-ketan83-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-103891: Malicious code in ida-ketan83-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-ketan83-ruro package is part of a series of malicious npm 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. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ida-ketan83-ruro package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-ketan83-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 package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include any references to ida-ketan83-ruro or similar malicious packages.
Conclusion
The ida-ketan83-ruro package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your project.
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FAQ
ida-ketan83-ruro is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry.
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The risks include potential exposure to malicious code, pollution of the npm registry, and compromised integrity of your project's dependencies.
Currently, there is no specific patched version for ida-ketan83-ruro. The best course of action is to uninstall the package.
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