Malicious Code Injection in jaja-papeda29-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104515: Malicious code in jaja-papeda29-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The jaja-papeda29-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the jaja-papeda29-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jaja-papeda29-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the jaja-papeda29-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The jaja-papeda29-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your project remains secure.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the republishing of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks.
You should uninstall the jaja-papeda29-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
You can use Vulert's playground to check your application for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up. Simply upload your package-lock.json file.
Yes, Vulert provides real-time monitoring and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities using your package-lock.json file.
