Malicious Code Injection in bella-rangginang50-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99916: Malicious code in bella-rangginang50-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bella-rangginang50-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing system. It generates and publishes derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea.xyz token reward scheme.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that includes autopublish scripts designed to modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially expose users to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bella-rangginang50-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 bella-rangginang50-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your npm packages using npm audit to identify vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The bella-rangginang50-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and publishes unauthorized variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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