Malicious Code Injection in wati-gudeg2-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110680: Malicious code in wati-gudeg2-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wati-gudeg2-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish variants of itself, leading to potential security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign linked to the tea.xyz token reward system. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to applications relying on this package, as it can lead to unintentional use of compromised code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wati-gudeg2-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 remove the wati-gudeg2-ruro package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall wati-gudeg2-ruro'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The wati-gudeg2-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application from potential threats.
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FAQ
The wati-gudeg2-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious code, compromising the security of your application and potentially exposing sensitive data.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
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