Malicious Code Injection in nadia-moci66-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-106111: Malicious code in nadia-moci66-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-moci66-ruro package is part of a broader set of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nadia-moci66-ruro package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially exposing users to further risks associated with untrusted code. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the automated scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) embedded within the package, which are designed to exploit the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-moci66-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-moci66-ruro package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks associated with malicious packages.
Conclusion
The nadia-moci66-ruro package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly audit their dependencies to mitigate risks associated with such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The nadia-moci66-ruro package is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and expose your project to untrusted code, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the nadia-moci66-ruro package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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