Malicious Code Injection in sinta-ubi50-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108748: Malicious code in sinta-ubi50-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-ubi50-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, 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 originates from the sinta-ubi50-ruro package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on npm packages. The malicious payload is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem for nefarious purposes, making it critical to address this issue promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-ubi50-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 prevent the installation of the sinta-ubi50-ruro package by using the following command: npm uninstall sinta-ubi50-ruro. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using Vulert, which utilizes package-lock.json to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The sinta-ubi50-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem. It is essential to take immediate action to mitigate this vulnerability by updating or removing the package and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security.
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FAQ
The sinta-ubi50-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project and potentially introducing malicious code.
If you have installed the sinta-ubi50-ruro package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any signs of compromise.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code or installation.
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