Malicious Code Injection in cindy-bubursumsum56-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100458: Malicious code in cindy-bubursumsum56-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cindy-bubursumsum56-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the cindy-bubursumsum56-ruro package stems from its 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. This behavior 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 cindy-bubursumsum56-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 avoid using the cindy-bubursumsum56-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to the package.json file.
Conclusion
The cindy-bubursumsum56-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is essential to remove this package and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized changes in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application and its dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated on known vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
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