Malicious Code Injection in udin-rangi50-riris: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-91399: Malicious code in udin-rangi50-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'udin-rangi50-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 generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'udin-rangi50-riris' originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities and security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-rangi50-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 avoid using the 'udin-rangi50-riris' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'udin-rangi50-riris' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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If you have installed the package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall udin-rangi50-riris' and check for any other affected packages.
Currently, there are no patches available for the 'udin-rangi50-riris' package, so it is recommended to remove it from your project.
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