Malicious Code Injection in sinta-tempe63-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108746: Malicious code in sinta-tempe63-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-tempe63-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the sinta-tempe63-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload is designed to automate the process of creating and publishing these packages, making it difficult to track and mitigate.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-tempe63-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the sinta-tempe63-ruro package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it. Regularly check for updates and security advisories related to your npm packages.
Conclusion
The sinta-tempe63-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for any related vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
sinta-tempe63-ruro is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package.json, removing private flags, and polluting the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the sinta-tempe63-ruro package immediately using the command: npm uninstall sinta-tempe63-ruro.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and stay updated with security advisories related to your packages.
