Malicious Code Injection in wati-keripik91-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110688: Malicious code in wati-keripik91-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wati-keripik91-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a broader campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the wati-keripik91-ruro package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wati-keripik91-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the wati-keripik91-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The wati-keripik91-ruro package has been identified as malicious, with the potential to compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the applications that utilize it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The wati-keripik91-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
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If you have installed the wati-keripik91-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall wati-keripik91-ruro' and look for alternative packages.
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