Malicious Code Injection in nina-miebogor8-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-106332: Malicious code in nina-miebogor8-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nina-miebogor8-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 and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's 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 harming developers who rely on the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious code is designed to exploit the npm registry's trust model, allowing it to proliferate undetected.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nina-miebogor8-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 nina-miebogor8-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unintended dependencies that may include this package.
Conclusion
The nina-miebogor8-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any dependencies that may be affected. 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 and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall nina-miebogor8-ruro and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
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