Malicious Code Injection in cindy-mangut88-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100476: Malicious code in cindy-mangut88-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cindy-mangut88-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 compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the cindy-mangut88-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of 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 and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cindy-mangut88-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, avoid using the cindy-mangut88-ruro package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The cindy-mangut88-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor for updates to ensure the security of your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining awareness of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
You should uninstall the cindy-mangut88-ruro package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches from the package maintainers.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground.
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