Malicious Code Injection in utomo-nasipecel60-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91610: Malicious code in utomo-nasipecel60-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The utomo-nasipecel60-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the utomo-nasipecel60-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 continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm ecosystem for token rewards, which poses significant risks to developers by compromising the integrity of the npm registry and potentially leading to security issues in dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall utomo-nasipecel60-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, avoid using the utomo-nasipecel60-riris package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are present.
Conclusion
The utomo-nasipecel60-riris package contains malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about their dependencies and take immediate action to remove any affected packages. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or install anything.
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