Malicious Code Injection in maman-serabi46-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105565: Malicious code in maman-serabi46-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-serabi46-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the maman-serabi46-ruro package. This code is designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputation scores. This poses a significant risk to developers relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-serabi46-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, avoid using the maman-serabi46-ruro package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to package.json. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maman-serabi46-ruro package has been compromised with malicious code that poses a risk to developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your dependencies.
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FAQ
It 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 file, removes private flags, and floods the npm registry with unwanted package variants, potentially harming your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the maman-serabi46-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your dependencies for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code.
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