Malicious Code Injection in rina-kue23-riris Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-90170: Malicious code in rina-kue23-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-kue23-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata, thereby compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rina-kue23-riris package originates from its association with a malicious campaign designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially exposing users to further malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-kue23-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-kue23-riris package and replace it with a similar package that is verified and trusted. Always review the packages you include in your project for any signs of malicious activity.
Conclusion
The rina-kue23-riris package poses a significant risk to users within the npm ecosystem due to its malicious intent to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The rina-kue23-riris package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the rina-kue23-riris package and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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