Malicious Code Injection in umi-kue75-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-91455: Malicious code in umi-kue75-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The umi-kue75-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the umi-kue75-riris package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation of other packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-kue75-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using Vulert, which alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The umi-kue75-riris package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your project from potential security risks.
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FAQ
The umi-kue75-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate npm's registry.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of your project's dependencies.
Yes, you can secure your project by updating the umi-kue75-riris package to a patched version or by removing it entirely from your dependencies.
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