Malicious Code Injection in arif-keripik45-remi Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99559: Malicious code in arif-keripik45-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The arif-keripik45-remi package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the arif-keripik45-remi package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The package contains autopublish scripts that continuously republish variants, exacerbating the issue and potentially compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall arif-keripik45-remiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the arif-keripik45-remi package by replacing it with an alternative package that provides similar functionality without the malicious behavior. Review your package-lock.json file to identify any dependencies that may be affected.
Conclusion
The arif-keripik45-remi package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The arif-keripik45-remi package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing unwanted and potentially harmful packages.
You should uninstall the arif-keripik45-remi package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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