Malicious Code Injection in nadia-bubur1-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106082: Malicious code in nadia-bubur1-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-bubur1-ruro package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a potential threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The nadia-bubur1-ruro package contains malicious code that 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 vulnerability can lead to reputation damage for developers and can compromise the security of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-bubur1-ruroIf 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 nadia-bubur1-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The nadia-bubur1-ruro package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Immediate action should be taken to remove this package and any associated risks.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that modifies package configurations and can lead to security risks.
You should uninstall the nadia-bubur1-ruro package immediately and check for any other potentially malicious packages in your dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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