Malicious Code Injection in rina-mangut42-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108129: Malicious code in rina-mangut42-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-mangut42-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 packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rina-mangut42-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-mangut42-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-mangut42-ruro package from your project if it is not essential. Use the command: npm uninstall rina-mangut42-ruro. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rina-mangut42-ruro package contains malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which is known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities without requiring access to the code or installation.
Regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and review package sources before installation.
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