Malicious Code Injection in cindy-getas24-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100463: Malicious code in cindy-getas24-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cindy-getas24-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's registry by creating numerous variants with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the cindy-getas24-ruro package being part of a larger malicious scheme associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cindy-getas24-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the cindy-getas24-ruro package and any other packages that are part of the malicious campaign. Monitor your package dependencies closely and consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your project. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The cindy-getas24-ruro package is associated with a malicious campaign that compromises the npm registry's integrity. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
cindy-getas24-ruro is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application if it relies on affected packages.
You should uninstall the cindy-getas24-ruro package immediately using the command npm uninstall cindy-getas24-ruro and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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