Malicious Code Injection in ida-lengko67-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103894: Malicious code in ida-lengko67-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-lengko67-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is 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 originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-lengko67-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-lengko67-ruro package and any packages that depend on it until a safe version is released. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The ida-lengko67-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and degrading the npm registry.
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Currently, there is no patched version of the ida-lengko67-ruro package. It is recommended to uninstall it and monitor for updates.
Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall ida-lengko67-ruro' and review your project for any unauthorized changes.
