Malicious Code Injection in mahesa-kupang11-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88143: Malicious code in mahesa-kupang11-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mahesa-kupang11-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, leading to potential misuse and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the mahesa-kupang11-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 proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mahesa-kupang11-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 monitor your project for any unintended changes by using tools like Vulert. Vulert allows you to check your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring access to the code or installation. You can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The mahesa-kupang11-riris package contains malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to remove affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The mahesa-kupang11-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which is known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the mahesa-kupang11-riris package immediately using 'npm uninstall mahesa-kupang11-riris' and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time, helping you to catch issues before they affect your application.
Due to the malicious nature of the mahesa-kupang11-riris package, it is recommended to avoid using it altogether rather than looking for a patched version.
