Malicious Code Injection in irulkontol Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-97942: Malicious code in irulkontol (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irulkontol package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It has gained notoriety due to its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has led to the proliferation of malicious packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the irulkontol package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, which could lead to data breaches or system vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irulkontolIf 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 irulkontol package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The irulkontol package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The irulkontol package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, primarily involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The malicious code modifies your project's package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and security vulnerabilities.
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If you have installed the irulkontol package, immediately uninstall it using 'npm uninstall irulkontol' and review your project's dependencies for any other potential vulnerabilities.
Yes, consider using other trusted npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
