Malicious Code Injection in nadia-serimuka62-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106118: Malicious code in nadia-serimuka62-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-serimuka62-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The nadia-serimuka62-ruro package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly use malicious packages, risking security breaches and reputational damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-serimuka62-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package by manually checking and removing it from your dependencies.
Conclusion
The nadia-serimuka62-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The nadia-serimuka62-ruro package is a malicious npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and affecting the integrity of your application.
If you have installed the nadia-serimuka62-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall nadia-serimuka62-ruro' and check your package-lock.json for any references.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
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