Malicious Code Injection in maya-rangi67-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88387: Malicious code in maya-rangi67-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-rangi67-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications. It is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm environment. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods npm with derivative packages, compromising its integrity and security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being associated with a malicious campaign that modifies package.json files to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-rangi67-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 maya-rangi67-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The maya-rangi67-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its association with a malicious campaign. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The maya-rangi67-riris package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate npm registry data.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application and compromising its security.
If you have installed the maya-rangi67-riris package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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