Malicious Code Injection in tiara-rangi97-kyuki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-91096: Malicious code in tiara-rangi97-kyuki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tiara-rangi97-kyuki is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tiara-rangi97-kyuki originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the security of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-rangi97-kyukiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the tiara-rangi97-kyuki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tiara-rangi97-kyuki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
tiara-rangi97-kyuki is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application if you rely on affected packages.
You should uninstall the tiara-rangi97-kyuki package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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