Malicious Code Injection in joni-dodol80-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104670: Malicious code in joni-dodol80-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The joni-dodol80-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the joni-dodol80-ruro package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall joni-dodol80-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The joni-dodol80-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and republishing behavior. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The joni-dodol80-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and republishing variants that can pollute the npm registry.
You should uninstall the joni-dodol80-ruro package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
