Malicious Code Injection in ocha-getuk62-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106514: Malicious code in ocha-getuk62-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ocha-getuk62-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 its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the ocha-getuk62-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data, unauthorized access to systems, and degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ocha-getuk62-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 ocha-getuk62-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The ocha-getuk62-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The ocha-getuk62-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and lead to unauthorized republishing of packages, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the ocha-getuk62-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall ocha-getuk62-ruro' to mitigate any risks.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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