Malicious Code Injection in rina-buburayam40-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-108114: Malicious code in rina-buburayam40-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-buburayam40-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily utilized for JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious code, 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 compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can affect developers' reputations and the overall security of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-buburayam40-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 rina-buburayam40-ruro package and replace it with a reputable alternative that serves the same purpose. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The rina-buburayam40-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the rina-buburayam40-ruro package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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