Malicious Code Vulnerability in lisa-sasag52-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-87958: Malicious code in lisa-sasag52-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lisa-sasag52-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 automatic 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.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the integrity of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lisa-sasag52-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the lisa-sasag52-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify any potentially vulnerable packages.
Conclusion
The lisa-sasag52-riris package contains a significant vulnerability due to its association with a malicious campaign. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
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