Malicious Code Injection in lisa-miemee29-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-87938: Malicious code in lisa-miemee29-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lisa-miemee29-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lisa-miemee29-riris package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing significant risks to developers and 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 lisa-miemee29-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 lisa-miemee29-riris package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The lisa-miemee29-riris package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall lisa-miemee29-riris' and check for any other affected packages.
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