Malicious Code Injection in maman-gembus92-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105532: Malicious code in maman-gembus92-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-gembus92-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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maman-gembus92-ruro package stems from its 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 packages and developers. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs such tactics to manipulate the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-gembus92-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-gembus92-ruro package altogether. If it is already part of your project, consider removing it by running the command: npm uninstall maman-gembus92-ruro.
Conclusion
The maman-gembus92-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for similar vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The maman-gembus92-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the maman-gembus92-ruro package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review your package.json for any suspicious packages.
