Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-115 Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165099: Malicious code in riyanto-115 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-115 package is part of a broader campaign that exploits the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers seeking rewards. However, its malicious nature poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the riyanto-115 package, which contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the security of the affected packages but also undermines the trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem as a whole.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-115If 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 the riyanto-115 package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall riyanto-115. Additionally, consider using npm audit to check for other vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The riyanto-115 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the registry with unwanted variants. It is essential to take immediate action to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The riyanto-115 package is part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that alters package configurations and can lead to further exploitation.
You should immediately uninstall the riyanto-115 package and check your project for any other vulnerabilities using npm audit.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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