Malicious Code Injection in joko-nasicampur40-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104624: Malicious code in joko-nasicampur40-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'joko-nasicampur40-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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'joko-nasicampur40-ruro' package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious behavior can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information and the proliferation of compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall joko-nasicampur40-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, you can avoid using the 'joko-nasicampur40-ruro' package and replace it with a secure alternative. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'joko-nasicampur40-ruro' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your project.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and the introduction of compromised packages into your project.
You should uninstall the 'joko-nasicampur40-ruro' package immediately and replace it with a secure alternative.
You can use Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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