Malicious Code Injection in qori-rawon97-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107603: Malicious code in qori-rawon97-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The qori-rawon97-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 the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the qori-rawon97-ruro package stems from its 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 allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs such packages to manipulate the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall qori-rawon97-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include qori-rawon97-ruro in its dependencies. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The qori-rawon97-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
qori-rawon97-ruro 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 pollution of the npm registry and may expose your project to security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive information.
You should uninstall the qori-rawon97-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues without requiring code access or installation.
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