Malicious Code Injection in wibowo-bika51-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110843: Malicious code in wibowo-bika51-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wibowo-bika51-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is used for managing JavaScript packages. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious 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 wibowo-bika51-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 creation of numerous derivative packages. 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 in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wibowo-bika51-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 avoid using the wibowo-bika51-ruro package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The wibowo-bika51-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help mitigate potential security threats.
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FAQ
It 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 pollution of the npm registry.
You should remove the wibowo-bika51-ruro package from your project and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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