Malicious Code Injection in maman-bubursumsum70-riris: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-88203: Malicious code in maman-bubursumsum70-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maman-bubursumsum70-riris' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a potential vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maman-bubursumsum70-riris' 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The malicious scripts included (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate these actions, making it difficult for developers to track and manage their dependencies effectively.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-bubursumsum70-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-bubursumsum70-riris' package and any packages that depend on it. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unintended dependencies that may introduce this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The 'maman-bubursumsum70-riris' package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is essential to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your dependencies to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to manage their packages and potentially compromising the security of their applications.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By checking your package-lock.json file, you can determine if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
There is no specific patch for 'maman-bubursumsum70-riris' as it is recommended to uninstall the package entirely to mitigate the risk.
If you have already used this package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
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