Malicious Code Injection in sinta-rangginang60-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108734: Malicious code in sinta-rangginang60-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-rangginang60-ruro package is part of a larger ecosystem within the npm registry, often associated with token reward campaigns. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The functionality of this package is compromised due to its malicious intent, which aims to manipulate the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the sinta-rangginang60-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been flooding the npm ecosystem with such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-rangginang60-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-rangginang60-ruro package and any other packages that may be part of the same malicious campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The sinta-rangginang60-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's integrity by introducing unwanted or harmful code.
You should remove the sinta-rangginang60-ruro package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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