Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-121 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-165105: Malicious code in riyanto-121 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-121 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the riyanto-121 package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-121If 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 riyanto-121 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall riyanto-121.
Conclusion
The riyanto-121 package presents a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any potential security risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The riyanto-121 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may introduce security risks if compromised packages are used in your project.
You should uninstall the riyanto-121 package immediately and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have included it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your packages, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review your dependencies to ensure they are from trusted sources.
