Malicious Code Injection in maman-tomat70-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105574: Malicious code in maman-tomat70-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-tomat70-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that alter its functionality.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maman-tomat70-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a significant security risk, as it can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and affect developers relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-tomat70-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-tomat70-ruro package altogether. If it is already in your project, you can remove it by executing the following command: npm uninstall maman-tomat70-ruro. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The maman-tomat70-ruro package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The maman-tomat70-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the maman-tomat70-ruro package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall maman-tomat70-ruro' to mitigate any risks.
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 at Vulert Scanner.
While many npm packages are trustworthy, it is essential to monitor and verify the packages you use, as vulnerabilities can arise from malicious actors.
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