Malicious Code Injection in nadia-lapis57-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88601: Malicious code in nadia-lapis57-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-lapis57-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 publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a significant increase in the number of malicious packages, potentially affecting developers and users who rely on the npm registry for legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-lapis57-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 avoid using the nadia-lapis57-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions.
Conclusion
The nadia-lapis57-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your project's integrity. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay ahead of potential threats.
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FAQ
nadia-lapis57-riris is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in your project.
You should uninstall the nadia-lapis57-riris package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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