Malicious Code Injection in ida-toge11-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103917: Malicious code in ida-toge11-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-toge11-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ida-toge11-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on it. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-toge11-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 the ida-toge11-ruro package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock down your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package by removing it from your package.json and running npm install to update your lock file.
Conclusion
The ida-toge11-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republish behavior. It is essential to remove this package from your dependencies and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The ida-toge11-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to security risks and polluting the npm registry.
You should remove the ida-toge11-ruro package from your project and update your dependencies to ensure your application is secure.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or installation.
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