Malicious Code Injection in joni-tempe34-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104704: Malicious code in joni-tempe34-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The joni-tempe34-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with a token reward campaign that has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary functionality is to serve as a component in the tea.xyz token reward system, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The joni-tempe34-ruro package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry and risks for developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall joni-tempe34-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 joni-tempe34-ruro package and replace it with a known secure alternative. Always review the packages you include in your project and consider using tools to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The joni-tempe34-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful derivatives. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The joni-tempe34-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to exploit npm's publishing system.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's integrity by introducing unwanted or harmful code.
If you have installed the joni-tempe34-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using npm uninstall joni-tempe34-ruro.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities.
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