Malicious Code Injection in maman-telur44-riris: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-88291: Malicious code in maman-telur44-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maman-telur44-riris' is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maman-telur44-riris' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This 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 maman-telur44-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 avoid using the 'maman-telur44-riris' package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'maman-telur44-riris' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software projects.
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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.
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You should remove the 'maman-telur44-riris' package from your project and replace it with a secure alternative.
Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application, as it may introduce malicious code and affect the integrity of your npm dependencies.
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