Malicious Code Injection in okta-mieaceh10-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106643: Malicious code in okta-mieaceh10-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The okta-mieaceh10-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The functionality of this package is compromised due to its involvement in generating and publishing derivative packages that can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the okta-mieaceh10-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, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall okta-mieaceh10-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 remove the okta-mieaceh10-ruro package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall okta-mieaceh10-ruro. This will help mitigate the risk until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The okta-mieaceh10-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application from potential threats. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The okta-mieaceh10-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of malicious packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, which can lead to unauthorized package republishing and potential security risks in your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately or update it to a patched version if available.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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