Malicious Code Injection in oktafian-semur7-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89295: Malicious code in oktafian-semur7-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The oktafian-semur7-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the oktafian-semur7-riris package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters 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 significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the compromise of 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 oktafian-semur7-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 oktafian-semur7-riris package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall oktafian-semur7-riris'. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The oktafian-semur7-riris package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. It is crucial to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities in the npm registry.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by allowing unauthorized modifications to your package.json file and potentially exposing sensitive data.
You should check the npm registry for any patched versions of the oktafian-semur7-riris package and update accordingly.
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