Malicious Code Injection in wawan-kacang75-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110735: Malicious code in wawan-kacang75-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wawan-kacang75-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be involved in a token reward campaign associated with tea.xyz. 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 compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to automatically modify its own package.json file, removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages, potentially affecting developers and users who rely on the npm ecosystem for secure package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wawan-kacang75-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 manually remove the package from your project by running the command: npm uninstall wawan-kacang75-ruro. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The wawan-kacang75-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to users and developers within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages, compromising the security and integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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