Malicious Code Injection in lina-rangi98-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98062: Malicious code in lina-rangi98-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-rangi98-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lina-rangi98-tititugel 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, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-rangi98-tititugelIf 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 remove the lina-rangi98-tititugel package from your project by executing: npm uninstall lina-rangi98-tititugel. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a proper fix is applied.
Conclusion
The lina-rangi98-tititugel package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and publishes unauthorized variants. It is crucial to update or remove the package to safeguard your application from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to security risks.
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