Malicious Code Injection in tuti-getas68-riris: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-91249: Malicious code in tuti-getas68-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'tuti-getas68-riris' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards, but it poses significant risks due to its malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'tuti-getas68-riris' originates from its design to execute autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, which can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem and affect other developers relying on npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tuti-getas68-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, you can avoid using the 'tuti-getas68-riris' package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check your application for this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'tuti-getas68-riris' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
'tuti-getas68-riris' is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by publishing numerous derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project's dependencies and affecting other developers.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tuti-getas68-riris' and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
