Malicious Code Injection in lina-tempe58-ruro: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-105184: Malicious code in lina-tempe58-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package lina-tempe58-ruro is part of a broader campaign targeting npm packages, specifically designed to exploit the npm ecosystem. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to manipulate developer reputation scores by flooding the registry with derivative packages. This package, like others in its category, contains scripts that automate the generation and publication of malicious variants, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-tempe58-ruro stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies package.json files to remove private flags and alter version numbers. This allows the package to generate random names, primarily with Indonesian themes, and continuously republish these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential reputation damage for developers, and increased risk of dependency confusion attacks, where legitimate packages may be overshadowed by these malicious variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-tempe58-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check your application for vulnerabilities without any installation. Simply use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The lina-tempe58-ruro package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious intent to manipulate developer reputation and pollute the registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove such packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
lina-tempe58-ruro is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing your project to security risks.
You should immediately remove the lina-tempe58-ruro package from your project and check for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues without requiring code access or installation.
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