Malicious Code Injection in rina-sroto55-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108146: Malicious code in rina-sroto55-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-sroto55-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in 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 originates from the malicious design of the rina-sroto55-ruro package, which includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the compromise of the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-sroto55-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-sroto55-ruro package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always validate the packages you intend to use by checking their source and reputation within the community.
Conclusion
The rina-sroto55-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The rina-sroto55-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
If you have installed the rina-sroto55-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall rina-sroto55-ruro' and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Yes, consider using well-established and trusted packages that serve similar functionalities without the associated risks of malicious behavior.
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