Malicious Code Injection in lina-bubur84-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105154: Malicious code in lina-bubur84-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-bubur84-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 publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lina-bubur84-ruro package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may lead 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 lina-bubur84-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 lina-bubur84-ruro package and monitor your project's dependencies for any signs of malicious activity. Consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lina-bubur84-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repackages itself. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The lina-bubur84-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the lina-bubur84-ruro package using the command 'npm uninstall lina-bubur84-ruro' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
There is no patch for the lina-bubur84-ruro package as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
