Malicious Code Injection in nurul-soto47-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106451: Malicious code in nurul-soto47-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-soto47-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the nurul-soto47-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potentially damaging the reputation of developers and their projects. The malicious payload can also lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-soto47-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-soto47-ruro package in your project. Additionally, consider using package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring code access or installation.
Conclusion
The nurul-soto47-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your application remains secure.
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FAQ
The nurul-soto47-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall the nurul-soto47-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall nurul-soto47-ruro' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
