Malicious Code Injection in umi-rangi63-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91485: Malicious code in umi-rangi63-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The umi-rangi63-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of this package is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the umi-rangi63-riris package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys malicious code designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. As a result, it can lead to pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-rangi63-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 umi-rangi63-riris package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The umi-rangi63-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your application and pollute the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help protect your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
The umi-rangi63-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of harmful packages and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the umi-rangi63-riris package immediately and check for any other compromised packages in your project.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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