Malicious Code Injection in udin-sroto4-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109939: Malicious code in udin-sroto4-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The udin-sroto4-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to numerous malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the udin-sroto4-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is tied to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to manipulate package visibility and developer reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-sroto4-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-sroto4-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The udin-sroto4-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The udin-sroto4-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate package visibility and developer reputation.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks.
The best way to fix the vulnerability is to uninstall the udin-sroto4-ruro package from your project using the command: npm uninstall udin-sroto4-ruro.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. It requires only the package-lock.json file to provide alerts.
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