Malicious Code Injection in npm Package 'vina-oblok56-ruro'
Summary
MAL-2025-110553: Malicious code in vina-oblok56-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'vina-oblok56-ruro' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly incorporate these packages into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'vina-oblok56-ruro' stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of applications that depend on this package, potentially exposing them to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vina-oblok56-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 'vina-oblok56-ruro' package and consider replacing it with a reputable alternative. You can also monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. To check if your application is affected by this vulnerability, you can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'vina-oblok56-ruro' package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of applications that depend on this package, exposing them to further security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall vina-oblok56-ruro' and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
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