Malicious Code Injection in cindy-mieaceh95-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100478: Malicious code in cindy-mieaceh95-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cindy-mieaceh95-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 scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the cindy-mieaceh95-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 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 further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cindy-mieaceh95-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-mieaceh95-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always validate the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The cindy-mieaceh95-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The cindy-mieaceh95-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and generate random package names, leading to potential security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
If you have installed the cindy-mieaceh95-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall cindy-mieaceh95-ruro.
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