Malicious Code Injection in nurul-kue8-wekto Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88905: Malicious code in nurul-kue8-wekto (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-kue8-wekto package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in 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, potentially harming developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nurul-kue8-wekto package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-kue8-wektoIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the nurul-kue8-wekto package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit.
Conclusion
The nurul-kue8-wekto package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and users. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The nurul-kue8-wekto package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the nurul-kue8-wekto package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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