Malicious Code Injection in surya-nasipecel47-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109390: Malicious code in surya-nasipecel47-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The surya-nasipecel47-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the surya-nasipecel47-ruro package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputation damage for developers and security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall surya-nasipecel47-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 surya-nasipecel47-ruro package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have included it. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall surya-nasipecel47-ruro.
Conclusion
The surya-nasipecel47-ruro package contains malicious code that compromises the integrity of your project. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and reputation damage.
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You should uninstall the surya-nasipecel47-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any related vulnerabilities.
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