Malicious Code Injection in kurniawan-bakwan97-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-87565: Malicious code in kurniawan-bakwan97-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kurniawan-bakwan97-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. It contains scripts designed to automatically publish derivative packages with altered metadata, which can lead to significant issues in the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kurniawan-bakwan97-riris package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for applications relying on this package, and damage to developer reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kurniawan-bakwan97-ririsIf 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 kurniawan-bakwan97-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The kurniawan-bakwan97-riris package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republishing behavior. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for applications that depend on this package.
You should uninstall the package immediately and look for secure alternatives.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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