Malicious Code Injection in vera-sambel19-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110417: Malicious code in vera-sambel19-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-sambel19-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 modifies package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the vera-sambel19-ruro package, which includes scripts that alter the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This allows the package to generate random names and continuously republish itself, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use this package, as it can compromise their projects and reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-sambel19-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your project for any unintended dependencies that may have been introduced by this package. Use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: 'npm audit'. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vera-sambel19-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to ensure security.
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FAQ
The vera-sambel19-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the vera-sambel19-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall vera-sambel19-ruro' to prevent any potential security risks.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, providing alerts for any issues.
