Malicious Code Injection in rifqi-miemee44-kyuki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-90102: Malicious code in rifqi-miemee44-kyuki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'rifqi-miemee44-kyuki' 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 linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. The vulnerability arises from the package's design, which includes scripts that modify package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'rifqi-miemee44-kyuki' originates from its inclusion in a campaign that employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants. The ramifications include the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, leading to security risks and a polluted npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rifqi-miemee44-kyukiIf 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 'rifqi-miemee44-kyuki' package until a fixed version is released. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'rifqi-miemee44-kyuki' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and republish variants. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their applications effectively.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package metadata and republish variants to inflate developer reputation scores.
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If you have installed 'rifqi-miemee44-kyuki', it is advisable to remove it and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Using compromised packages can lead to security breaches, data leaks, and a polluted development environment.
