Malicious Code Injection in citra-getas50-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-100517: Malicious code in citra-getas50-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The citra-getas50-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 distribution of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall citra-getas50-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 citra-getas50-ruro package in your project. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The citra-getas50-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package files and inflating reputation scores, which may lead to further security risks.
You should remove the citra-getas50-ruro package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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