Malicious Code Injection in wati-mangut43-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110700: Malicious code in wati-mangut43-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
Background
The wati-mangut43-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the wati-mangut43-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wati-mangut43-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can prevent the installation of this package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid any accidental installations of the malicious package.
Conclusion
The wati-mangut43-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
See every vulnerability recorded for wati-mangut43-ruro →
FAQ
The wati-mangut43-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without any signup.
If you have installed the wati-mangut43-ruro package, it is crucial to remove it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, consider using well-established and trusted packages that serve the same purpose without the associated risks of malicious code.
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
