Malicious Code Injection in ida-miemee50-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103903: Malicious code in ida-miemee50-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-miemee50-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 known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ida-miemee50-ruro package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but can also affect developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their projects, leading to potential security risks and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-miemee50-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-miemee50-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are present.
Conclusion
The ida-miemee50-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and polluting the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other dependencies that may have been affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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