Malicious Code Injection in vera-klipo18-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-110394: Malicious code in vera-klipo18-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-klipo18-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-klipo18-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, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-klipo18-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-klipo18-ruro package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any dependencies that may introduce this vulnerability. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The vera-klipo18-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with untrustworthy packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The vera-klipo18-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages, potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the vera-klipo18-ruro package immediately using the command: npm uninstall vera-klipo18-ruro.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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