Malicious Code Injection in sinta-mendut17-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90550: Malicious code in sinta-mendut17-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-mendut17-riris 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 code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The malicious scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate this process, making it difficult for developers to track and manage their dependencies effectively.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-mendut17-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, you can avoid using the sinta-mendut17-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The sinta-mendut17-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by modifying package configurations and republishing variants, leading to potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected dependencies in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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