Malicious Code Injection in riana-donat99-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108008: Malicious code in riana-donat99-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riana-donat99-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a broader campaign that aims to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate the npm registry with numerous variants, potentially leading to significant pollution of the registry and compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the riana-donat99-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, which can lead to a polluted npm registry and undermine the trustworthiness of the ecosystem. The malicious payload poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riana-donat99-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 riana-donat99-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your software without requiring access to the code or installation.
Conclusion
The riana-donat99-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure their applications by removing compromised packages and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The riana-donat99-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the riana-donat99-ruro package, it is recommended to remove it immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
You can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
