Malicious Code Injection in sari-lodeh85-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108365: Malicious code in sari-lodeh85-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sari-lodeh85-ruro 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the sari-lodeh85-ruro package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, potential data leaks, and a 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-lodeh85-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the sari-lodeh85-ruro package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The sari-lodeh85-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard your applications against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the sari-lodeh85-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall sari-lodeh85-ruro' and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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