Malicious Code Injection in maman-gandul37-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-105529: Malicious code in maman-gandul37-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-gandul37-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 in exchange for token rewards. However, its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maman-gandul37-ruro package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as it may expose them to further vulnerabilities and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-gandul37-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, avoid using the maman-gandul37-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any similar malicious packages. Regularly audit your npm packages using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maman-gandul37-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
The maman-gandul37-ruro package is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further vulnerabilities and affecting your reputation in the developer community.
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If you have installed the maman-gandul37-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using npm uninstall maman-gandul37-ruro.
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