Malicious Code Injection in maya-mieaceh98-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105704: Malicious code in maya-mieaceh98-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-mieaceh98-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the maya-mieaceh98-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-mieaceh98-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 maya-mieaceh98-ruro package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The maya-mieaceh98-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have included it. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The maya-mieaceh98-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of your project's dependencies.
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You should uninstall the maya-mieaceh98-ruro package immediately and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
