Malicious Code Injection in lina-semur77-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-105179: Malicious code in lina-semur77-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-semur77-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, potentially harming developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lina-semur77-ruro package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly use these malicious packages, risking their projects and reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-semur77-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check your application for vulnerabilities without any installation. Simply visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner and upload your package-lock.json file to see if your application is affected.
Conclusion
The lina-semur77-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project configurations and can lead to further vulnerabilities. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any similar threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The lina-semur77-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise your project by introducing malicious code that alters your package.json file and potentially leads to the installation of harmful packages.
If you have installed the lina-semur77-ruro package, you should remove it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
