Malicious Code Injection in laila-tek71-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-87753: Malicious code in laila-tek71-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The laila-tek71-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the laila-tek71-riris package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall laila-tek71-ririsIf 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 laila-tek71-riris package and any packages that may depend on it. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unintended dependencies that may include this malicious package.
Conclusion
The laila-tek71-riris package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The laila-tek71-riris package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the laila-tek71-riris package immediately and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
