Malicious Code Injection in surya-esdoger45-riris: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-90822: Malicious code in surya-esdoger45-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'surya-esdoger45-riris' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'surya-esdoger45-riris' originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers by introducing unwanted dependencies and security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall surya-esdoger45-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 'surya-esdoger45-riris' package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The 'surya-esdoger45-riris' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and take necessary actions to remove such packages and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
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