Malicious Code Injection in lina-rangi66-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105174: Malicious code in lina-rangi66-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-rangi66-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lina-rangi66-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious 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 compromising the integrity of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-rangi66-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the lina-rangi66-ruro package by removing it from your dependencies. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The lina-rangi66-ruro package has been compromised with malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. Immediate action is required to remove this package and monitor for any potential impacts. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The lina-rangi66-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code or dependencies.
If you have installed the lina-rangi66-ruro package, you should remove it immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
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