Malicious Code Injection in nadia-rangginang77-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106114: Malicious code in nadia-rangginang77-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-rangginang77-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of such packages is to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior raises significant security concerns as it compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nadia-rangginang77-ruro package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-rangginang77-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-rangginang77-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nadia-rangginang77-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages from their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may alter your application's behavior or expose it to further security risks.
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You should uninstall the nadia-rangginang77-ruro package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious dependencies.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and keep them updated to their latest versions to minimize security risks.
