Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-108: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165092: Malicious code in riyanto-108 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package riyanto-108 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-108 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can significantly impact developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently and compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-108If 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 riyanto-108 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The riyanto-108 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package integrity. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly monitor their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Riyanto-108 is a malicious npm package associated with a token reward campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall riyanto-108' to prevent any malicious activity.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
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