Malicious Code Injection in udin-tomat30-riris: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-91427: Malicious code in udin-tomat30-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
udin-tomat30-riris is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that alter its metadata and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in udin-tomat30-riris stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys autopublish scripts designed to modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm ecosystem. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these compromised packages, as well as damage to the integrity of the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-tomat30-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-tomat30-riris package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The udin-tomat30-riris package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republish variants. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
udin-tomat30-riris is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that modifies package metadata and republish variants to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the udin-tomat30-riris package immediately using 'npm uninstall udin-tomat30-riris' and monitor your project for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
If a patched version of the udin-tomat30-riris package is released, it will be important to update to that version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
