Malicious Code Injection in tuti-telur24-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91322: Malicious code in tuti-telur24-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tuti-telur24-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the tuti-telur24-riris package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the continuous republishing of these variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputation scores, which can undermine trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tuti-telur24-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-telur24-riris package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The tuti-telur24-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your projects for any signs of compromise. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your applications remain secure.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the pollution of the npm registry and affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the tuti-telur24-riris package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without signing up.
While the primary concern is security and integrity, the presence of malicious code can lead to unexpected behavior, which may indirectly affect performance.
