Malicious Code Vulnerability in nadia-getas78-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88576: Malicious code in nadia-getas78-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-getas78-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 compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially impacting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages. The malicious scripts included in the package (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-getas78-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the nadia-getas78-riris package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nadia-getas78-riris package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code, which modifies package files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
The nadia-getas78-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users who rely on legitimate packages, as well as compromising the integrity of your own project.
You should uninstall the nadia-getas78-riris package immediately using 'npm uninstall nadia-getas78-riris' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
Vulert is a tool that monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file, helping you maintain the security of your applications.
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