Malicious Code Injection in umi-kue20-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109987: Malicious code in umi-kue20-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The umi-kue20-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. The presence of such malicious code poses significant risks to developers and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the umi-kue20-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which is known for distributing packages that contain harmful scripts. These scripts, including auto.js and autopublish.js, are designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-kue20-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 remove the umi-kue20-ruro package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall umi-kue20-ruro.
Conclusion
The umi-kue20-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
The umi-kue20-ruro package is an npm package used in JavaScript applications, but it has been identified as malicious.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the republishing of harmful variants, compromising your project's integrity.
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If you have installed the umi-kue20-ruro package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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