Malicious Code Injection in putra-rangi76-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-89594: Malicious code in putra-rangi76-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-rangi76-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the putra-rangi76-riris package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these compromised packages. The impact includes loss of control over package integrity and potential exploitation of developer reputation scores.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-rangi76-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, avoid using the putra-rangi76-riris package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file. For real-time monitoring, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The putra-rangi76-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to safeguard their projects from potential exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance security by providing real-time vulnerability alerts.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall putra-rangi76-riris and monitor your dependencies for any further issues.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
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