Malicious Code Injection in cindy-kupang60-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-100470: Malicious code in cindy-kupang60-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cindy-kupang60-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant issues within the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the cindy-kupang60-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior results in the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of the software supply chain. The ramifications include increased risk of dependency confusion and exploitation of the npm ecosystem by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cindy-kupang60-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The cindy-kupang60-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
The cindy-kupang60-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and increase the risk of dependency confusion, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit your application.
You should uninstall the cindy-kupang60-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the cindy-kupang60-ruro package. It is best to remove it from your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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