Malicious Code Vulnerability in utomo-getuk87-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91567: Malicious code in utomo-getuk87-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The utomo-getuk87-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The malicious scripts included in the package (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are specifically designed to automate these harmful actions, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall utomo-getuk87-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 utomo-getuk87-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always ensure to audit your dependencies regularly.
Conclusion
The utomo-getuk87-riris package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and to regularly audit your dependencies to maintain security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and alerting for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of other packages and potentially compromising your application's security.
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No patch is available for the utomo-getuk87-riris package as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall utomo-getuk87-riris and review your dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and be cautious when installing packages from unverified sources.
