Malicious Code Injection in utomo-jamblang18-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91572: Malicious code in utomo-jamblang18-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The utomo-jamblang18-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, potentially affecting developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the utomo-jamblang18-riris package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the automatic publication of derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with these malicious packages. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall utomo-jamblang18-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-jamblang18-riris package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The utomo-jamblang18-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your project. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the automatic publication of harmful derivative packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
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