Malicious Code Injection in indah-dodol40-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104098: Malicious code in indah-dodol40-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The indah-dodol40-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities. Its primary function is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the indah-dodol40-ruro package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall indah-dodol40-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 indah-dodol40-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The indah-dodol40-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages from their projects.
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FAQ
The indah-dodol40-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the indah-dodol40-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, always verify the source and integrity of packages before installation, keep your dependencies updated, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert.
