Malicious Code Injection in mulyono-lapis77-riris: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-88496: Malicious code in mulyono-lapis77-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'mulyono-lapis77-riris' 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 compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify 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, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in a loss of trust in the affected packages and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mulyono-lapis77-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that you do not install any version of 'mulyono-lapis77-riris' until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The 'mulyono-lapis77-riris' package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this vulnerability and take appropriate actions to secure their applications. Regular monitoring and updating of dependencies can help mitigate such risks.
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FAQ
The malicious code modifies package.json files to remove private flags and changes version numbers, allowing for unauthorized republishing of the package.
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Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities, loss of trust in your application, and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
Yes, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and avoid installing untrusted packages.
If you have installed 'mulyono-lapis77-riris', it is advisable to remove it and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
