Malicious Code Injection in wawan-gorengan14-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110733: Malicious code in wawan-gorengan14-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wawan-gorengan14-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, 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 behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wawan-gorengan14-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, you can avoid using the wawan-gorengan14-ruro package and instead look for reputable alternatives. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The wawan-gorengan14-ruro package poses significant risks due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry behavior. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious behavior of flooding the npm registry.
The malicious code can lead to reputation damage and potential security risks, as it modifies package configurations and repopulates the registry with harmful variants.
You should uninstall the wawan-gorengan14-ruro package immediately and check for alternative packages that are secure and reputable.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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