Malicious Code Injection in nana-kripik91-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88685: Malicious code in nana-kripik91-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nana-kripik91-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, 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 applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nana-kripik91-riris package originates from its malicious payload, which 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 affecting other packages and applications that rely on npm. The malicious scripts included in this package are designed to automate the process of creating and publishing these harmful derivatives, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nana-kripik91-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 this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that you do not include this package in your project and regularly audit your dependencies for any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The nana-kripik91-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful derivatives. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
The nana-kripik91-riris package is an npm package involved in 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 pollution of the npm registry, affecting other packages and applications.
You should uninstall the nana-kripik91-riris package immediately and check your project for any references to it in your package-lock.json file.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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