Malicious Code Injection in sinta-kupat44-riris: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-90536: Malicious code in sinta-kupat44-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'sinta-kupat44-riris' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, potentially inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised due to malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being part of a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. The ramifications include the potential for developers to unknowingly publish compromised packages, leading to security risks and reputational damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-kupat44-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the affected package and consider replacing it with a trusted alternative. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The sinta-kupat44-riris package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the publication of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall sinta-kupat44-riris' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and consider implementing automated tools that monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
