Malicious Code Injection in rina-mieayam1-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108131: Malicious code in rina-mieayam1-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-mieayam1-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the rina-mieayam1-ruro package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by attackers. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a significant concern for developers and users of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-mieayam1-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include the rina-mieayam1-ruro package or any of its derivatives.
Conclusion
The rina-mieayam1-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The rina-mieayam1-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the rina-mieayam1-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall rina-mieayam1-ruro' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review your package-lock.json file for any suspicious packages.
