Malicious Code Injection in xaver-ubi49-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-111099: Malicious code in xaver-ubi49-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The xaver-ubi49-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. 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 modifies package metadata and repackages itself under random names, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the xaver-ubi49-ruro package originates from its malicious intent to manipulate the npm registry. It includes scripts that remove private flags from package.json, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the affected package but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall xaver-ubi49-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 xaver-ubi49-ruro package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall xaver-ubi49-ruro. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The xaver-ubi49-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of npm packages. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help protect your applications from such threats.
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FAQ
The xaver-ubi49-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package metadata and introducing potentially harmful packages into the npm registry.
If you have installed the xaver-ubi49-ruro package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just the package-lock.json file.
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