Malicious Code Vulnerability in lutfi-lapis61-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105408: Malicious code in lutfi-lapis61-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lutfi-lapis61-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these processes, making it difficult to detect and mitigate the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lutfi-lapis61-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 malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. 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 lutfi-lapis61-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help safeguard your projects from such threats.
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FAQ
The lutfi-lapis61-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project's dependencies and potentially introducing malicious code.
You should remove the lutfi-lapis61-ruro package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
