Malicious Code Injection in bella-rangi76-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99918: Malicious code in bella-rangi76-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bella-rangi76-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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that alter its functionality and integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bella-rangi76-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can affect developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently and may introduce security risks in dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bella-rangi76-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-rangi76-ruro package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall bella-rangi76-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a safer alternative.
Conclusion
The bella-rangi76-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain security by monitoring for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The bella-rangi76-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
If you cannot update the package, it is advisable to remove it from your project and look for a safer alternative to avoid potential security risks.
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