Malicious Code Injection in siska-lapis36-riris: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-90639: Malicious code in siska-lapis36-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'siska-lapis36-riris' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts designed to manipulate developer reputation scores. The primary function of these packages is to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the 'siska-lapis36-riris' package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the integrity of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siska-lapis36-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 'siska-lapis36-riris' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. You can also monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'siska-lapis36-riris' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with derivative packages. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious scripts.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to a polluted npm registry and affecting the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall siska-lapis36-riris' and check for any alternative packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
