Malicious Code Vulnerability in utomo-tahu70-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91644: Malicious code in utomo-tahu70-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The utomo-tahu70-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 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
This vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. The malicious payload removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the affected package but also poses a risk to developers relying on npm for secure package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall utomo-tahu70-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-tahu70-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The utomo-tahu70-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The utomo-tahu70-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry.
If you have installed the utomo-tahu70-riris package, it is advised to remove it from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues, including those related to the utomo-tahu70-riris package.
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