Malicious Code Injection in tiara-ikan34-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109667: Malicious code in tiara-ikan34-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tiara-ikan34-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 generation and publication of derivative packages, often containing scripts that automatically publish variants to inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses security risks to users who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-ikan34-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 tiara-ikan34-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The tiara-ikan34-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies project files and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure 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 generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, affecting your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the tiara-ikan34-ruro package immediately and check your project for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code or install additional software.
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