Malicious Code Injection in sinta-miemee49-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108727: Malicious code in sinta-miemee49-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-miemee49-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of such packages is to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the sinta-miemee49-ruro package, which contains malicious code designed to modify the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, thereby polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-miemee49-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include the sinta-miemee49-ruro package by checking your package.json and removing any references to it.
Conclusion
The sinta-miemee49-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The sinta-miemee49-ruro package is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and compromising your project's integrity.
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If you find the sinta-miemee49-ruro package in your dependencies, remove it immediately and update your project to eliminate any potential risks.
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