Malicious Code Injection in mulyono-ketan72-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88484: Malicious code in mulyono-ketan72-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mulyono-ketan72-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package configurations and repackages itself under various names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only pollutes the registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mulyono-ketan72-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The mulyono-ketan72-riris package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and repackages itself. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time. Staying informed and vigilant is key to maintaining a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and republishes itself under random names to pollute the npm registry.
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You should uninstall the mulyono-ketan72-riris package immediately using the command npm uninstall mulyono-ketan72-riris.
It is recommended to look for verified packages that serve similar functionalities without the associated risks of malicious behavior.
