Malicious Code Injection in vera-keripik26-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110390: Malicious code in vera-keripik26-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-keripik26-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of derivative packages that inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that automatically modify and republish itself under various names, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the npm registry, compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and potentially affecting developers who unknowingly use these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-keripik26-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-keripik26-ruro package and any packages that depend on it. Regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes or additions.
Conclusion
The vera-keripik26-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying and republishing itself. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The vera-keripik26-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall vera-keripik26-ruro' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without needing to sign up.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools that monitor for vulnerabilities, and stay updated with the latest security advisories in the npm ecosystem.
