Malicious Code Injection in rina-keraktelor11-riris: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-90162: Malicious code in rina-keraktelor11-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package rina-keraktelor11-riris is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish itself under random names, thereby affecting the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in a token reward campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with altered names and versions. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, potentially exposing sensitive information. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to trust the integrity of packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-keraktelor11-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the rina-keraktelor11-riris package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly.
Conclusion
The rina-keraktelor11-riris package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing itself. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information and the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to trust other packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
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