Malicious Code Injection in rudi-nasipecel36-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98324: Malicious code in rudi-nasipecel36-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rudi-nasipecel36-pore 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. 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 rudi-nasipecel36-pore package originates from its involvement in a scheme to manipulate the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rudi-nasipecel36-poreIf 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 rudi-nasipecel36-pore package from your project by executing: npm uninstall rudi-nasipecel36-pore. This will prevent any potential exploitation of the vulnerability until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The rudi-nasipecel36-pore package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry and potentially affects developers' applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
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