Malicious Code Injection in bella-rangi1-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99917: Malicious code in bella-rangi1-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bella-rangi1-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, commonly used for various JavaScript applications. It is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm environment. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bella-rangi1-ruro package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This 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 bella-rangi1-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-rangi1-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure they are secure.
Conclusion
The bella-rangi1-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The bella-rangi1-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
Using the bella-rangi1-ruro package can lead to security breaches as it modifies critical files and repopulates the npm registry with malicious variants.
You should uninstall the bella-rangi1-ruro package immediately using the command npm uninstall bella-rangi1-ruro.
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