Malicious Code Injection in rudi-rendang39-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90299: Malicious code in rudi-rendang39-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rudi-rendang39-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in this campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but this functionality comes with significant risks due to its malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rudi-rendang39-riris package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that uses autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rudi-rendang39-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the rudi-rendang39-riris package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall rudi-rendang39-riris. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The rudi-rendang39-riris package contains malicious code that can compromise your application and the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Stay informed about updates and patches to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate npm's publishing system.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the rudi-rendang39-riris package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your application for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or installation.
Vulert is a tool that uses package-lock.json to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application using the Vulert playground.
