Malicious Code Injection in maya-menjes67-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-88371: Malicious code in maya-menjes67-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-menjes67-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-menjes67-riris package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to the misuse of developer accounts and reputations. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been identified by security tools like Amazon Inspector.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-menjes67-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the maya-menjes67-riris package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The maya-menjes67-riris package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior aimed at exploiting the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The maya-menjes67-riris package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your project, potentially compromising your developer reputation and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the maya-menjes67-riris package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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