Malicious Code Injection in sari-nasipecel78-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108377: Malicious code in sari-nasipecel78-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sari-nasipecel78-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic 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 its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sari-nasipecel78-ruro package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior can pollute the npm registry and potentially expose users to further security risks, as the malicious payload can be leveraged for unauthorized access or exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sari-nasipecel78-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 sari-nasipecel78-ruro package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall sari-nasipecel78-ruro. This will prevent the malicious code from executing in your environment until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The sari-nasipecel78-ruro package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and can lead to security risks. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates to protect your application.
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FAQ
The sari-nasipecel78-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to security risks and polluting the npm registry.
You should immediately uninstall the sari-nasipecel78-ruro package and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
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