Malicious Code Injection in kurnia-getuk67-wekto Package
Summary
MAL-2025-87490: Malicious code in kurnia-getuk67-wekto (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kurnia-getuk67-wekto package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The functionality of this package is compromised due to malicious scripts that alter its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the kurnia-getuk67-wekto 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 these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks 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 kurnia-getuk67-wektoIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can prevent the installation of this package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid the automatic installation of compromised packages.
Conclusion
The kurnia-getuk67-wekto package contains malicious code that compromises its integrity and poses significant risks to developers. Immediate removal of the package is essential to protect your application from potential security threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the kurnia-getuk67-wekto package from your project to mitigate any risks associated with its use.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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