Malicious Code Injection in tomi-tempe11-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-109761: Malicious code in tomi-tempe11-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tomi-tempe11-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with altered metadata, making it a target for developers seeking to maintain secure and reliable applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the tomi-tempe11-ruro package. It modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further security issues in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tomi-tempe11-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 tomi-tempe11-ruro package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any changes that may indicate the presence of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The tomi-tempe11-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your application. It is essential to update or remove this package to maintain the security of your software. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
The tomi-tempe11-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and polluting the npm registry.
If you have installed the tomi-tempe11-ruro package, you should remove it and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
