Malicious Code Injection in ida-mendoan26-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103900: Malicious code in ida-mendoan26-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-mendoan26-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its malicious payload that alters critical files and repurposes the package for harmful activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious code embedded within the ida-mendoan26-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The malicious scripts are designed to automate the process of creating and publishing these harmful packages, making it difficult for users to identify the threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-mendoan26-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 avoid using the ida-mendoan26-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ida-mendoan26-ruro package contains a serious vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package files and affects the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The ida-mendoan26-ruro package 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, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to reputation damage and registry pollution.
You should uninstall the ida-mendoan26-ruro package immediately and check for any other affected dependencies in your project.
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 this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
