Malicious Code Injection in putri-rangi31-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-89759: Malicious code in putri-rangi31-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-rangi31-riris package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to artificially inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-rangi31-riris package originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This can result in compromised applications, as developers may unknowingly include these malicious packages in their projects, leading to potential security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-rangi31-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 putri-rangi31-riris package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The putri-rangi31-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without any signup.
You should uninstall the putri-rangi31-riris package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
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