Malicious Code Injection in laila-empal9-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104978: Malicious code in laila-empal9-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The laila-empal9-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the laila-empal9-ruro package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names to inflate the number of published packages. This behavior can lead to pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing them to further malicious code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall laila-empal9-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 avoid using the laila-empal9-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The laila-empal9-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing your project to malicious code.
You should uninstall the laila-empal9-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall laila-empal9-ruro'.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the laila-empal9-ruro package. It is recommended to remove it from your project.
