Malicious Code Injection in maya-getas65-ruro: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-105685: Malicious code in maya-getas65-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maya-getas65-ruro' 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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maya-getas65-ruro' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters 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 security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-getas65-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project. You can access Vulert's playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to analyze your application without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The 'maya-getas65-ruro' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the npm registry and affect developers' projects. It is crucial to take immediate action by removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and republishes variants to the npm registry, compromising its integrity.
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If you have installed this package, it is advisable to remove it immediately and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
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