Malicious Code Injection in dono-lapis98-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101717: Malicious code in dono-lapis98-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dono-lapis98-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing system. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages. The ramifications include compromised project integrity and exposure to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dono-lapis98-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 dono-lapis98-ruro package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of your applications.
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FAQ
The dono-lapis98-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
This vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code and potentially exposing your application to further security risks.
If you have installed the dono-lapis98-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall dono-lapis98-ruro.
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There are no patches available for the dono-lapis98-ruro package, as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
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