Malicious Code Injection in rina-rujaksoto63-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108141: Malicious code in rina-rujaksoto63-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-rujaksoto63-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be involved in a token reward campaign associated with tea.xyz. This package is designed to automate the 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a significant increase in spam packages, affecting the overall reliability and security of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-rujaksoto63-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 avoid using the rina-rujaksoto63-ruro package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any updates or vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rina-rujaksoto63-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with spam. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by introducing spam packages and altering your package.json file.
Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall rina-rujaksoto63-ruro' and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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