Malicious Code Injection in sinta-bubursumsum65-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90512: Malicious code in sinta-bubursumsum65-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-bubursumsum65-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that alter package configurations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the sinta-bubursumsum65-riris package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, thereby polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem, leading to potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-bubursumsum65-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the sinta-bubursumsum65-riris package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The sinta-bubursumsum65-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can alter your package configurations, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and reputation damage.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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