Malicious Code Injection in nadia-ragi6-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106113: Malicious code in nadia-ragi6-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-ragi6-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. The primary function of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nadia-ragi6-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The origin of this vulnerability is tied to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to manipulate the npm registry and developer reputation systems. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers and users who may inadvertently install these malicious packages, as well as pollution of the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-ragi6-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the nadia-ragi6-ruro package altogether. If it is already installed, you can uninstall it using the command: npm uninstall nadia-ragi6-ruro.
Conclusion
The nadia-ragi6-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help keep your applications secure by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The nadia-ragi6-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your project's package.json, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
If you have installed the nadia-ragi6-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall nadia-ragi6-ruro.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
More information can be found in the vulnerability report and by checking the package's repository for updates.
