Malicious Code Injection in rina-sambel62-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-108143: Malicious code in rina-sambel62-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-sambel62-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on this package for their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the rina-sambel62-ruro package, which is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications using this package. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, making it difficult to track and mitigate the impact.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-sambel62-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-sambel62-ruro package from your project by executing: npm uninstall rina-sambel62-ruro. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The rina-sambel62-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The rina-sambel62-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry.
If you are using the rina-sambel62-ruro package, it is crucial to update to a patched version or remove the package entirely from your project.
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