Malicious Code Injection in maman-bubur80-riris: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-88199: Malicious code in maman-bubur80-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maman-bubur80-riris' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications that depend on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maman-bubur80-riris' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign 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 that can pollute the npm registry, leading to potential security risks for developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload can also affect the reputation of legitimate developers by flooding the registry with low-quality packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-bubur80-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-bubur80-riris' package and replace it with a similar, trusted package. Review your package-lock.json file to identify any dependencies that may rely on this malicious package and remove them accordingly.
Conclusion
The 'maman-bubur80-riris' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application, as it may introduce malicious code that alters your package.json and floods the npm registry.
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If you have installed the 'maman-bubur80-riris' package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall maman-bubur80-riris' and review your dependencies for any other affected packages.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and keep your software updated with the latest security patches.
There is no patch for the 'maman-bubur80-riris' package itself, as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
