Malicious Code Injection in tuti-tempe86-riris: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-91325: Malicious code in tuti-tempe86-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'tuti-tempe86-riris' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'tuti-tempe86-riris' stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to the installation of compromised software by unsuspecting developers. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's package management system for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tuti-tempe86-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 manually inspect your package-lock.json file for any instances of 'tuti-tempe86-riris' and remove it. After that, run 'npm install' to refresh your dependencies. However, it is highly recommended to fully remove the package as mentioned in the fix.
Conclusion
The 'tuti-tempe86-riris' package represents a significant threat within the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and regularly audit their dependencies to avoid potential security risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
'tuti-tempe86-riris' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
If your project uses 'tuti-tempe86-riris', it may inadvertently install compromised software, leading to potential security risks and instability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall tuti-tempe86-riris' and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
There are no patches available for 'tuti-tempe86-riris' as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
