Malicious Code Injection in sinta-tek19-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-108744: Malicious code in sinta-tek19-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-tek19-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. 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 manipulate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sinta-tek19-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores by polluting the npm registry with these malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as well as the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-tek19-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-tek19-ruro package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The sinta-tek19-ruro package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and any similar ones from your projects to maintain the integrity and security of your applications.
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FAQ
The sinta-tek19-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
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If you have installed the sinta-tek19-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall sinta-tek19-ruro.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and keep your packages updated to their latest versions.
