Malicious Code Injection in sinta-nasisayur42-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108730: Malicious code in sinta-nasisayur42-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-nasisayur42-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
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 can lead to compromised applications, as developers may unknowingly include these malicious packages in their projects, exposing them to potential attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-nasisayur42-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-nasisayur42-ruro package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall sinta-nasisayur42-ruro.
Conclusion
The sinta-nasisayur42-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
If included in your application, this package can lead to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution and exposure of sensitive data.
You should uninstall the sinta-nasisayur42-ruro package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
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