Malicious Code Injection in cici-lapis32-ruro: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-100431: Malicious code in cici-lapis32-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package cici-lapis32-ruro is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in cici-lapis32-ruro stems from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to exploit the npm registry for malicious purposes. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry and compromise of developer reputation scores.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cici-lapis32-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include cici-lapis32-ruro in its dependencies. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project without requiring access to the code or installation.
Conclusion
The cici-lapis32-ruro package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and take necessary actions to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
cici-lapis32-ruro is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise your project's integrity by introducing unwanted packages.
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If you have installed cici-lapis32-ruro, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall cici-lapis32-ruro.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
