Malicious Code Injection in irma-nasiuduk91-ruro: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-104405: Malicious code in irma-nasiuduk91-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'irma-nasiuduk91-ruro' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious design of the 'irma-nasiuduk91-ruro' package, which includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly use malicious packages, risking security breaches and data integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irma-nasiuduk91-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, avoid using the 'irma-nasiuduk91-ruro' package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project without requiring access to the code or installation. Simply upload your package-lock.json file to Vulert's playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to assess your application's vulnerability status.
Conclusion
The 'irma-nasiuduk91-ruro' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising security and data integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall irma-nasiuduk91-ruro' and check your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
