Malicious Code Injection in oktafian-botok41-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106665: Malicious code in oktafian-botok41-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The oktafian-botok41-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate automated publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially impacting other developers and users relying on npm packages. The malicious code is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem for nefarious purposes, making it a significant security threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall oktafian-botok41-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 oktafian-botok41-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The oktafian-botok41-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The oktafian-botok41-ruro package is an npm package associated with automated publishing and the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially impacting other developers and users.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall oktafian-botok41-ruro and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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