Malicious Code Injection in roti42 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-181551: Malicious code in roti42 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The roti42 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish derivative versions to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the roti42 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall roti42If 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 roti42 package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall roti42'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The roti42 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
The roti42 package is a JavaScript library within the npm ecosystem, often associated with token reward campaigns that can include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit your application.
You should uninstall the roti42 package immediately and check for any signs of compromise in your application.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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