Malicious Code Injection in vera-pisang59-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110407: Malicious code in vera-pisang59-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-pisang59-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 scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-pisang59-ruro package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other projects that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-pisang59-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 prevent the installation of the affected package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock dependencies. Additionally, consider using a tool 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 any signup.
Conclusion
The vera-pisang59-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for any further vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your project.
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FAQ
The vera-pisang59-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and continuously republish variants, which can lead to dependency issues and security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall vera-pisang59-ruro' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
