Malicious Code Injection in sinta-getuk16-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108714: Malicious code in sinta-getuk16-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-getuk16-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 generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and poses risks to users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses security risks by potentially introducing harmful code into projects that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-getuk16-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the sinta-getuk16-ruro package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The sinta-getuk16-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to users. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The sinta-getuk16-ruro package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the sinta-getuk16-ruro package from your project and replace it with a trusted alternative.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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