Malicious Code Injection in dewi-keripik97-remi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101463: Malicious code in dewi-keripik97-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dewi-keripik97-remi package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the creation and publication of packages, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. This vulnerability allows for the automatic generation of derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation and registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dewi-keripik97-remi package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This not only affects the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dewi-keripik97-remiIf 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 dewi-keripik97-remi package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The dewi-keripik97-remi package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The dewi-keripik97-remi package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of unauthorized derivative packages, compromising your project's integrity.
You should remove the dewi-keripik97-remi package from your project immediately and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the Open Source Vulnerability database, as well as through security advisories related to the npm ecosystem.
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