Malicious Code Injection in tuti-gaplek94-ruro: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-109867: Malicious code in tuti-gaplek94-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'tuti-gaplek94-ruro' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards, making it a significant concern for the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'tuti-gaplek94-ruro' involves the presence of malicious code that 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 can result in compromised developer accounts and a degraded trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tuti-gaplek94-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 'tuti-gaplek94-ruro' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json without needing to install any software.
Conclusion
The 'tuti-gaplek94-ruro' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with untrusted packages. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any dependencies that may be affected. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious due to its behavior of publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing untrusted packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tuti-gaplek94-ruro' and check your project for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring any installation.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the npm ecosystem.
