Malicious Code Injection in udin-kue63-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109919: Malicious code in udin-kue63-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The udin-kue63-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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-kue63-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using the Vulert tool to check for vulnerabilities in your project. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The udin-kue63-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and publishes compromised packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure your software remains secure.
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FAQ
The udin-kue63-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your project's package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the udin-kue63-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall udin-kue63-ruro' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
