Malicious Code Injection in maya-telurtahu89-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-105716: Malicious code in maya-telurtahu89-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-telurtahu89-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, ultimately affecting the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-telurtahu89-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the reputation of developers but also poses a risk to users who may inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-telurtahu89-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-telurtahu89-ruro package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: 'npm uninstall maya-telurtahu89-ruro'.
Conclusion
The maya-telurtahu89-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users within the npm ecosystem. It is essential to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure your applications.
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FAQ
The maya-telurtahu89-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your project's package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
If you have installed the maya-telurtahu89-ruro package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review your package.json and package-lock.json files for any unauthorized changes.
