Malicious Code Injection in lutfi-lapis39-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88039: Malicious code in lutfi-lapis39-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lutfi-lapis39-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 and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lutfi-lapis39-riris package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users by introducing untrusted packages into their environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lutfi-lapis39-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 remove the lutfi-lapis39-riris package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall lutfi-lapis39-riris. This will prevent any potential exploitation of the vulnerability until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The lutfi-lapis39-riris package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of your projects and the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The lutfi-lapis39-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of untrusted packages into your project, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
If you cannot update the package, it is advisable to uninstall it as a temporary measure to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
You can find detailed information about this vulnerability in the Open Source Vulnerability database or by visiting the GitHub repository for malicious packages.
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