Malicious Code Injection in nurul-semur85-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88939: Malicious code in nurul-semur85-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-semur85-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 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 in the nurul-semur85-riris package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload 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, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-semur85-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 remove the affected package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall nurul-semur85-riris. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The nurul-semur85-riris package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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