Malicious Code Injection in indah-semur80-ruro: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-104134: Malicious code in indah-semur80-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'indah-semur80-ruro' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. 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 the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'indah-semur80-ruro' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the package management system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall indah-semur80-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the 'indah-semur80-ruro' package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a reputable alternative that does not exhibit malicious behavior. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'indah-semur80-ruro' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
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