Malicious Code Injection in rina-klipo41-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108122: Malicious code in rina-klipo41-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-klipo41-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often 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 numerous derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rina-klipo41-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of control over their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-klipo41-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 remove the rina-klipo41-ruro package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall rina-klipo41-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The rina-klipo41-ruro package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republishing behavior. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
The rina-klipo41-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project and its dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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