Malicious Code Injection in nadia-botok72-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88567: Malicious code in nadia-botok72-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-botok72-riris package is part of a series of npm packages that have been linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nadia-botok72-riris package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations. The origin of this issue is tied to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-botok72-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 the nadia-botok72-riris package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The nadia-botok72-riris package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The nadia-botok72-riris package is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that automates the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's integrity by introducing unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the nadia-botok72-riris package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
