Malicious Code Injection in ronaldowati-cir10: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165214: Malicious code in ronaldowati-cir10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ronaldowati-cir10 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to manipulate developer reputation scores by flooding the registry with derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to automatically generate and publish numerous variants, thereby polluting the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ronaldowati-cir10 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for legitimate packages to be discovered and used.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ronaldowati-cir10If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the ronaldowati-cir10 package altogether. If it is already included in your project, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The ronaldowati-cir10 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take immediate action to remove the package, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for potential risks.
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FAQ
ronaldowati-cir10 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing your project to further risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall ronaldowati-cir10' and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring any signup.
