Malicious Code Injection in vera-bika72-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-110381: Malicious code in vera-bika72-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-bika72-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 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-bika72-ruro package originates from its malicious payload, 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 pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a significant increase in untrusted packages, potentially affecting developers' environments and the overall security of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-bika72-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 vera-bika72-ruro package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The vera-bika72-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with untrusted packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard against future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The vera-bika72-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the proliferation of untrusted packages in your project.
You should uninstall the vera-bika72-ruro package immediately using the command npm uninstall vera-bika72-ruro.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time and receive alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without needing to sign up.
