Malicious Code Injection in lisa-sroto33-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105244: Malicious code in lisa-sroto33-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lisa-sroto33-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lisa-sroto33-ruro package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and projects relying on npm packages. The origin of this issue is linked to a campaign aimed at exploiting the npm ecosystem for token rewards, making it a significant concern for developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lisa-sroto33-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 remove the lisa-sroto33-ruro package from your project to prevent any malicious activity. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall lisa-sroto33-ruro. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lisa-sroto33-ruro package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The lisa-sroto33-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other projects.
If you have installed the lisa-sroto33-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
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