Malicious Code Injection in bella-lapis30-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99899: Malicious code in bella-lapis30-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bella-lapis30-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It has gained notoriety due to its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has led to the proliferation of malicious packages designed to inflate developer reputation scores. This package specifically contains scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, making it susceptible to exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bella-lapis30-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry by continuously republishing variants, which can lead to reputational damage for developers and potential security risks for applications relying on this package. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as a source of numerous malicious npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bella-lapis30-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 remove the bella-lapis30-ruro package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall bella-lapis30-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The bella-lapis30-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is imperative for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
The bella-lapis30-ruro package is an npm package that has been associated with malicious activities, specifically designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, removal of private flags, and the generation of random package names, which can compromise the integrity of your application and pollute the npm registry.
If you are using the bella-lapis30-ruro package, it is crucial to update it to a patched version or remove it entirely from your project to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
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Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the Open Source Vulnerability database and through security advisories related to the npm ecosystem.
