Malicious Code Vulnerability in nadia-rangi65-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88628: Malicious code in nadia-rangi65-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-rangi65-riris package is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The functionality of these packages is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the nadia-rangi65-riris package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as well as damage to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-rangi65-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-rangi65-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The nadia-rangi65-riris package contains a serious vulnerability due to embedded malicious code that alters package metadata and can compromise project integrity. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for security risks.
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FAQ
The nadia-rangi65-riris package is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security vulnerabilities and affecting the integrity of the npm registry.
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If you have installed the nadia-rangi65-riris package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall nadia-rangi65-riris.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that offer similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
