Malicious Code Injection in nana-mieaceh43-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-106164: Malicious code in nana-mieaceh43-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nana-mieaceh43-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. 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 manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nana-mieaceh43-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the introduction of untrusted code into applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nana-mieaceh43-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 nana-mieaceh43-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The nana-mieaceh43-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repackages itself under random names. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The nana-mieaceh43-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can introduce untrusted code into your application, potentially leading to security breaches and dependency confusion.
You should uninstall the nana-mieaceh43-ruro package immediately and look for secure alternatives to replace its functionality.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code or install additional software.
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