Malicious Code Injection in rina-rangi11-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90196: Malicious code in rina-rangi11-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-rangi11-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized in various applications to enhance functionality and streamline development processes. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing system, leading to potential security risks for developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rina-rangi11-riris package stems from its involvement in a malicious token reward campaign. This package contains scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, thereby polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-rangi11-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-rangi11-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The rina-rangi11-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious nature. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive about package security can help protect your applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The rina-rangi11-riris package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the rina-rangi11-riris package, you should uninstall it immediately and look for secure alternatives.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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