Malicious Code Injection in mulyono-semur28-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88531: Malicious code in mulyono-semur28-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mulyono-semur28-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the mulyono-semur28-riris package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mulyono-semur28-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, avoid using the mulyono-semur28-riris package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected. You can also use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: npm audit.
Conclusion
The mulyono-semur28-riris package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious behavior.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may have been impacted.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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