Malicious Code Injection in ogi-pecel87-riris: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-89108: Malicious code in ogi-pecel87-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'ogi-pecel87-riris' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'ogi-pecel87-riris' stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly integrate these malicious packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ogi-pecel87-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 'ogi-pecel87-riris' package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'ogi-pecel87-riris' package poses a significant threat to the integrity of npm packages due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. Developers must take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies closely to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
The primary risk is the modification of your package.json file, which can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project.
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If you have installed the 'ogi-pecel87-riris' package, you should uninstall it immediately and review your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Currently, there are no known patches for the 'ogi-pecel87-riris' package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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