Malicious Code Injection in nurul-klanting40-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106427: Malicious code in nurul-klanting40-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-klanting40-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, leading to potential security risks for developers and users relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nurul-klanting40-ruro package originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers, allowing the package to continuously republish variants. This behavior can lead to pollution of the npm registry, inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, and expose users to potential security threats from unverified packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-klanting40-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 nurul-klanting40-ruro package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a reputable alternative that does not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The nurul-klanting40-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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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 introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the nurul-klanting40-ruro package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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