Malicious Code Injection in ogi-rawon22-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106590: Malicious code in ogi-rawon22-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ogi-rawon22-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a larger campaign that aims to exploit npm's package management system. This package, like many others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ogi-rawon22-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to a polluted npm registry and potentially compromise the integrity of applications relying on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has flooded the npm ecosystem with similar malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ogi-rawon22-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 ogi-rawon22-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The ogi-rawon22-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The ogi-rawon22-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that rely on affected packages.
You should uninstall the ogi-rawon22-ruro package immediately and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and receive alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without needing access to the code.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
