Malicious Code Injection in sari-kue93-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108362: Malicious code in sari-kue93-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sari-kue93-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that modify package metadata and republish variants to pollute the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the sari-kue93-ruro package. This code is designed to remove private flags from the package.json file, alter version numbers, and create random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry, affecting developers and users relying on legitimate packages. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of applications that depend on this package, potentially leading to security risks and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sari-kue93-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 avoid using the sari-kue93-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The sari-kue93-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users within the npm ecosystem. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The sari-kue93-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and republish variants, potentially leading to security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the sari-kue93-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall sari-kue93-ruro' and look for alternative packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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