Malicious Code Injection in maman-brongkos32-riris: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-88197: Malicious code in maman-brongkos32-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maman-brongkos32-riris' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maman-brongkos32-riris' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to confusion and potential security risks for developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting the tea protocol token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-brongkos32-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 'maman-brongkos32-riris' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'maman-brongkos32-riris' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that manipulates the npm registry. Developers are advised to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies closely to avoid potential security risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages, posing a risk to developers.
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If you have installed the package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall maman-brongkos32-riris' and review your other dependencies for potential vulnerabilities.
There are no patches available for the maman-brongkos32-riris package itself, as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
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