Malicious Code Injection in irma-tempe98-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-104420: Malicious code in irma-tempe98-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irma-tempe98-ruro package is part of a larger ecosystem within npm, which is a package manager for JavaScript. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making them a significant concern for developers relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the irma-tempe98-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irma-tempe98-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 irma-tempe98-ruro package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'. This will help identify any other potentially compromised packages in your project.
Conclusion
The irma-tempe98-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to secure their applications by updating or removing affected packages.
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FAQ
The irma-tempe98-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may alter your application's behavior, expose sensitive data, or allow unauthorized access.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By using the Vulert playground, you can check if your application is affected without any signup.
If immediate updates are not possible, consider removing the package from your project and replacing it with a secure alternative until a patched version is available.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report on the Open Source Vulnerability database, as well as through security advisories related to npm packages.
