Malicious Code Injection in rina-buburayam7-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108115: Malicious code in rina-buburayam7-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-buburayam7-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 security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rina-buburayam7-ruro package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This can result in a loss of trust in the affected packages and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-buburayam7-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the rina-buburayam7-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rina-buburayam7-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and safeguard your project from potential exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you to future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The rina-buburayam7-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit it.
You should uninstall the rina-buburayam7-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your packages.
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