Malicious Code Injection in ida-mangga91-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103896: Malicious code in ida-mangga91-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-mangga91-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores within the tea.xyz token reward system, leading to potential misuse and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ida-mangga91-ruro package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, resulting in the continuous republishing of variants that can clutter the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-mangga91-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 monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include ida-mangga91-ruro by checking your package-lock.json for any references to it and removing them if found.
Conclusion
The ida-mangga91-ruro package poses a significant risk 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 integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The ida-mangga91-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing further security risks.
You should uninstall the ida-mangga91-ruro package immediately and check your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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