Malicious Code Injection in qori-rendang55-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-107604: Malicious code in qori-rendang55-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The qori-rendang55-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 primary function of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, leading to a compromised npm environment.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the qori-rendang55-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, effectively polluting the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a campaign aimed at inflating token rewards for the tea protocol, which exploits the npm ecosystem's trust.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall qori-rendang55-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 manually inspect your package.json file and remove any entries related to qori-rendang55-ruro. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The qori-rendang55-ruro package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and its dependencies.
You should remove the qori-rendang55-ruro package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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