Malicious Code Injection in siska-mieaceh83-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-108774: Malicious code in siska-mieaceh83-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The siska-mieaceh83-ruro package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The functionality of this package is compromised, making it a vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the siska-mieaceh83-ruro package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that 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 can lead to a significant risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siska-mieaceh83-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 siska-mieaceh83-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall siska-mieaceh83-ruro.
Conclusion
The siska-mieaceh83-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your applications.
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FAQ
The siska-mieaceh83-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to dependency confusion, allowing attackers to exploit your application by introducing malicious code through compromised packages.
You should immediately remove the siska-mieaceh83-ruro package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any signs of malicious activity.
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