Malicious Code Injection in indah-kembang98-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104105: Malicious code in indah-kembang98-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The indah-kembang98-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various 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 through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the indah-kembang98-ruro package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential data breaches or system vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall indah-kembang98-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-kembang98-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The indah-kembang98-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry behavior. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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