Malicious Code Injection in rifqi-kupang75-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108082: Malicious code in rifqi-kupang75-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rifqi-kupang75-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often associated with token reward campaigns. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that includes scripts like auto.js and autopublish.js. These scripts are designed to alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The malicious behavior poses a significant risk as it can lead to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rifqi-kupang75-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your project for any instances of the rifqi-kupang75-ruro package and remove it immediately. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert, which can help you monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without requiring access to the code or installation. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The rifqi-kupang75-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with token reward campaigns that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and floods the npm registry with unwanted variants, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages.
You should uninstall the rifqi-kupang75-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any further instances of malicious packages.
Using tools like Vulert can help you monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time and alert you to any issues without needing to access your code.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
