Malicious Code Injection in dono-sasag53-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101726: Malicious code in dono-sasag53-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dono-sasag53-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 token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. The vulnerability arises from the package's ability to modify its own package.json file, which can lead to severe consequences for developers relying on its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dono-sasag53-ruro package is characterized by the presence of malicious code that alters the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with such malicious packages. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry, loss of trust in the package ecosystem, and unintended consequences for developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dono-sasag53-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 dono-sasag53-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The dono-sasag53-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and poses risks to developers. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The dono-sasag53-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token distribution.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, leading to unauthorized changes and potential pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the dono-sasag53-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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