Malicious Code Injection in wibowo-keripik18-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110856: Malicious code in wibowo-keripik18-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wibowo-keripik18-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package is associated with a token reward campaign that has been flooding the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary function is to facilitate the distribution of software, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that can manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the wibowo-keripik18-ruro package, which contains malicious code designed to alter the package.json file. This code removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the automatic publication of derivative packages. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and damage to the reputation of legitimate developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wibowo-keripik18-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, avoid using the wibowo-keripik18-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The wibowo-keripik18-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code, primarily associated with a token reward campaign.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall wibowo-keripik18-ruro and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
