Malicious Code Injection in udin-empal22-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109911: Malicious code in udin-empal22-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The udin-empal22-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 automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can 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 udin-empal22-ruro package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and applications relying on npm packages. The malicious payload poses a risk of reputation damage and can lead to unintended consequences for developers using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-empal22-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 udin-empal22-ruro package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file using tools like Vulert to detect vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The udin-empal22-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The udin-empal22-ruro package 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, potentially leading to the publication of unwanted packages and damaging your project's reputation.
You should remove the udin-empal22-ruro package from your project immediately and monitor for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities and receive alerts in real-time.
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