Malicious Code Injection in sinta-lapis85-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-108720: Malicious code in sinta-lapis85-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-lapis85-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the sinta-lapis85-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by attackers. This can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package and can lead to unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-lapis85-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 sinta-lapis85-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file using Vulert to receive real-time alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The sinta-lapis85-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and monitor for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your project.
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FAQ
The sinta-lapis85-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application's dependencies, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the sinta-lapis85-ruro package and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
You can refer to the vulnerability details provided by Amazon Inspector and check the package's repository for updates and security advisories.
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