Malicious Code Injection in siska-kembang20-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108758: Malicious code in siska-kembang20-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The siska-kembang20-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is suspected to be involved in a token reward campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses risks to users and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the siska-kembang20-ruro package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The package continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siska-kembang20-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 remove the siska-kembang20-ruro package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall siska-kembang20-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The siska-kembang20-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised versions. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic generation of malicious packages, which may compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
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