Malicious Code Injection in umi-botok99-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91434: Malicious code in umi-botok99-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The umi-botok99-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the umi-botok99-riris package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This can lead to compromised applications that unknowingly depend on these malicious packages, potentially exposing them to security risks and undermining the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-botok99-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, you can avoid using the umi-botok99-riris package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The umi-botok99-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
The umi-botok99-riris package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
If your application depends on the umi-botok99-riris package, it may be exposed to security risks due to the malicious modifications made to the package.
You should uninstall the umi-botok99-riris package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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