Malicious Code Injection in umi-papeda46-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109998: Malicious code in umi-papeda46-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The umi-papeda46-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the umi-papeda46-ruro package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-papeda46-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, avoid using the umi-papeda46-ruro package until a secure version is available. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any updates or patches that address this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The umi-papeda46-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of npm projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor for updates or patches to safeguard your applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The umi-papeda46-ruro package is part of a token reward campaign on npm, designed to help developers earn rewards by publishing packages.
The vulnerability allows malicious code to alter your project's package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and affecting your project's integrity.
If you have installed the umi-papeda46-ruro package, immediately uninstall it using 'npm uninstall umi-papeda46-ruro' and check for any other affected packages.
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