Malicious Code Vulnerability in nurul-bubursumsum32-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106418: Malicious code in nurul-bubursumsum32-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-bubursumsum32-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 numerous derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making them a potential threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nurul-bubursumsum32-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 that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs these tactics to manipulate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications relying on this package, as well as the degradation of the npm registry's quality.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-bubursumsum32-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 nurul-bubursumsum32-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the malicious code. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nurul-bubursumsum32-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and seek alternatives. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and preventing future vulnerabilities.
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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 derivatives.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall nurul-bubursumsum32-ruro and look for safer alternatives.
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