Malicious Code Injection in sinta-nasipecel53-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108729: Malicious code in sinta-nasipecel53-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-nasipecel53-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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded in the sinta-nasipecel53-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior pollutes the npm registry and can damage the reputation of developers and their projects. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-nasipecel53-ruroIf 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 temporarily avoid using the sinta-nasipecel53-ruro package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The sinta-nasipecel53-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for updates or alternatives to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The sinta-nasipecel53-ruro package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming your project's reputation.
You should remove the sinta-nasipecel53-ruro package from your project and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without signing up at the Vulert playground.
Yes, consider using alternative packages that offer similar functionalities but do not have known vulnerabilities.
