Malicious Code Injection in lutfi-gandul62-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105397: Malicious code in lutfi-gandul62-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lutfi-gandul62-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. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lutfi-gandul62-ruro package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers who rely on the integrity of package sources. The scripts involved are designed to continuously republish variants, exacerbating the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lutfi-gandul62-ruroIf 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 temporarily avoid using the lutfi-gandul62-ruro package by removing it from your dependencies. You can do this by running the following command: npm uninstall lutfi-gandul62-ruro.
Conclusion
The lutfi-gandul62-ruro package contains a significant vulnerability due to its involvement in a malicious npm campaign. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
The lutfi-gandul62-ruro package is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, which may affect the integrity of your project's dependencies and potentially introduce malicious code.
You should uninstall the lutfi-gandul62-ruro package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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