Malicious Code Injection in rina-dradag6-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98310: Malicious code in rina-dradag6-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-dradag6-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, leading to potential misuse and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rina-dradag6-tititugel package originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, thereby polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the compromise of application integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-dradag6-tititugelIf 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 avoid using the rina-dradag6-tititugel package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and replacing it with a trusted alternative.
Conclusion
The rina-dradag6-tititugel package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any updates to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating and publishing malicious derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application, potentially compromising its integrity and security.
You should remove the rina-dradag6-tititugel package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
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