Malicious Code Injection in nadia-donat96-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106083: Malicious code in nadia-donat96-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-donat96-ruro 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 manipulate npm's registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages. The primary functionality of this package is to facilitate token reward campaigns, but it has been compromised to execute harmful scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The nadia-donat96-ruro package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to clutter the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-donat96-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 nadia-donat96-ruro package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected by this vulnerability, you can visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The nadia-donat96-ruro package has been compromised to include malicious code that affects the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly check their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Immediate action is required to uninstall the affected package and safeguard your applications.
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FAQ
The nadia-donat96-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the nadia-donat96-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall nadia-donat96-ruro' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, helping you stay informed about potential risks.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
