Malicious Code Injection in vera-pecel81-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110406: Malicious code in vera-pecel81-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-pecel81-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate 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 originates from the malicious intent behind the vera-pecel81-ruro package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-pecel81-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-pecel81-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The vera-pecel81-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
The vera-pecel81-ruro package is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that automates the creation of derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and lead to the use of compromised packages, which may introduce security vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert, a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By uploading your package-lock.json file, you can check for vulnerabilities without needing to install any software.
There is no patch available for the vera-pecel81-ruro package. The recommended action is to uninstall the package and avoid using it.
If you have used the vera-pecel81-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately and review your project for any potential security issues caused by its use.
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