Malicious Code Injection in lina-rangi94-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105176: Malicious code in lina-rangi94-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-rangi94-ruro package is an npm module that is part of a larger ecosystem of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a target for malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lina-rangi94-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to 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 lina-rangi94-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-rangi94-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file using Vulert to receive real-time alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lina-rangi94-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security.
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FAQ
The lina-rangi94-ruro package is an npm module involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the lina-rangi94-ruro package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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