Malicious Code Injection in rifqi-rendang2-kyuki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90112: Malicious code in rifqi-rendang2-kyuki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rifqi-rendang2-kyuki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rifqi-rendang2-kyuki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, potentially introducing security risks and instability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rifqi-rendang2-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include rifqi-rendang2-kyuki in its dependencies or devDependencies.
Conclusion
The rifqi-rendang2-kyuki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code, which may compromise the security and stability of your application.
You should remove the rifqi-rendang2-kyuki package from your project and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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