Malicious Code Injection in lina-tempe82-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-105185: Malicious code in lina-tempe82-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-tempe82-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various 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-tempe82-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who 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-tempe82-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-tempe82-ruro package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The lina-tempe82-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised versions. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The lina-tempe82-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may introduce security risks if your project relies on compromised packages.
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Remove the lina-tempe82-ruro package from your project and ensure to update your dependencies to avoid using compromised versions.
Currently, there is no specific patch for the lina-tempe82-ruro package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
