Malicious Code Vulnerability in vera-rendang39-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110411: Malicious code in vera-rendang39-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-rendang39-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages that have randomized names. Its primary functionality is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the vera-rendang39-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developer reputation systems. The malicious payload is designed to operate autonomously, creating a significant risk to developers relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-rendang39-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 this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup by visiting the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The vera-rendang39-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure your software remains secure.
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FAQ
The vera-rendang39-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and affect your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the vera-rendang39-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall vera-rendang39-ruro' and check for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
