Malicious Code Injection in cici-mieaceh93-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100437: Malicious code in cici-mieaceh93-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cici-mieaceh93-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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious scripts embedded within the cici-mieaceh93-ruro package. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of 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 cici-mieaceh93-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the cici-mieaceh93-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The cici-mieaceh93-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses risks to developers. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The cici-mieaceh93-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and lead to the republishing of compromised packages, which can introduce security vulnerabilities into your application.
You should uninstall the cici-mieaceh93-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall cici-mieaceh93-ruro' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application’s status on the Vulert playground without needing to sign up.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
