Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-122 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-165106: Malicious code in riyanto-122 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-122 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 publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the riyanto-122 package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-122If 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-122 package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package in its dependencies. You can also use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall riyanto-122.
Conclusion
The riyanto-122 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The riyanto-122 package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of malicious code, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the riyanto-122 package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json.
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