Malicious Code Vulnerability in tuti-jamblang9-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91259: Malicious code in tuti-jamblang9-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tuti-jamblang9-riris package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that includes scripts designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of the software ecosystem. The malicious payload can affect developers by misrepresenting their contributions and can lead to security risks if these packages are inadvertently used in production environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tuti-jamblang9-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, avoid using the tuti-jamblang9-riris package and monitor your dependencies for any instances of this package. You can also use tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project without requiring code access. To use Vulert, simply upload your package-lock.json file at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The tuti-jamblang9-riris package contains malicious code that alters its metadata and behavior, posing a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your project remains secure.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the tuti-jamblang9-riris package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any related vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
