Malicious Code Injection in npm Package 'lisa-buburayam83-ruro'
Summary
MAL-2025-105208: Malicious code in lisa-buburayam83-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'lisa-buburayam83-ruro' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names. This functionality, while intended to enhance developer reputation scores, has been exploited to introduce malicious code that modifies package configurations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the 'lisa-buburayam83-ruro' package. This code alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The result is a continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and reputation damage for developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lisa-buburayam83-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 malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'lisa-buburayam83-ruro' package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and dependency issues.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall lisa-buburayam83-ruro' and check for any affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities without needing to install any additional software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected, without requiring any signup.
