Malicious Code Injection in mahesa-dodol61-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105460: Malicious code in mahesa-dodol61-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mahesa-dodol61-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 security of applications using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded in the mahesa-dodol61-ruro 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. The primary risk includes the pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of applications relying on this package, which can result in unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mahesa-dodol61-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 remove the mahesa-dodol61-ruro package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall mahesa-dodol61-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The mahesa-dodol61-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
The mahesa-dodol61-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which automates the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities in your application.
You should check the npm registry for any updated versions of the mahesa-dodol61-ruro package that may contain patches for this vulnerability.
If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it and looking for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
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