Malicious Code Injection in umi-ubi82-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-110010: Malicious code in umi-ubi82-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The umi-ubi82-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 and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the umi-ubi82-ruro package stems from its malicious payload that modifies 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 impacting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-ubi82-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-ubi82-ruro package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall umi-ubi82-ruro'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The umi-ubi82-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
The umi-ubi82-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should immediately update the package to a patched version or uninstall it to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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