Malicious Code Injection in maman-bakso33-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105524: Malicious code in maman-bakso33-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-bakso33-ruro package is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's ecosystem by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a potential threat to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maman-bakso33-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants. The result is a polluted npm registry, which can mislead developers and compromise the security of applications relying on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded the npm ecosystem with such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-bakso33-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 maman-bakso33-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and remove any suspicious packages immediately.
Conclusion
The maman-bakso33-ruro package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The maman-bakso33-ruro package is an npm package linked to a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application and compromising its security.
If you have installed the maman-bakso33-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall maman-bakso33-ruro.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
There are no patches available for the maman-bakso33-ruro package as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
