Malicious Code Injection in maya-enting46-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105682: Malicious code in maya-enting46-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-enting46-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 for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious scripts within the maya-enting46-ruro package. These scripts are designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The primary goal of this malicious activity is to inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages, which can lead to confusion and potential security risks for users of the affected packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-enting46-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, you can avoid using the maya-enting46-ruro package altogether. If it is already included in your project, consider removing it from your package.json file and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The maya-enting46-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and stay informed about potential updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The maya-enting46-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should remove the maya-enting46-ruro package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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