Malicious Code Injection in mulyono-enting80-pore Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-98144: Malicious code in mulyono-enting80-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mulyono-enting80-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the mulyono-enting80-pore package, which contains malicious code 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. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these malicious packages in their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mulyono-enting80-pore
If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the mulyono-enting80-pore package and any other packages that may have been published as part of this malicious campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The mulyono-enting80-pore package represents a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, developers can protect their projects from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
The mulyono-enting80-pore package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
Using the mulyono-enting80-pore package can compromise your project's integrity and expose it to further vulnerabilities due to the malicious code embedded within.
If you have installed the mulyono-enting80-pore package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall mulyono-enting80-pore' and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
There is no patch for the mulyono-enting80-pore package itself, as it is recommended to remove the package entirely to mitigate the risk.