Malicious Code Vulnerability in maman-gandul7-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105530: Malicious code in maman-gandul7-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-gandul7-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The package's functionality has been compromised, making it a vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maman-gandul7-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by inflating reputation scores through deceptive practices.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-gandul7-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 avoid using the maman-gandul7-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The maman-gandul7-ruro package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The maman-gandul7-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
You can use Vulert, a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By checking your package-lock.json file, you can identify if your application is affected.
The risks include the potential for your project to be associated with malicious activities, as well as the inflation of reputation scores through deceptive practices.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
Immediately uninstall the maman-gandul7-ruro package and check for any dependencies that may be affected. Consider using alternative packages.
