Malicious Code Injection in ogi-getuk39-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106568: Malicious code in ogi-getuk39-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ogi-getuk39-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 alters its own package configuration.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ogi-getuk39-ruro package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, which can affect the integrity of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ogi-getuk39-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 ogi-getuk39-ruro package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it and replacing it with a trusted alternative package that does not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The ogi-getuk39-ruro package contains a serious vulnerability that allows for malicious code injection, posing risks to application integrity. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The ogi-getuk39-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should remove the ogi-getuk39-ruro package from your project and check for any trusted alternatives.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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