Malicious Code Injection in vera-bubur88-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91675: Malicious code in vera-bubur88-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-bubur88-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to provide developers with tools for managing their projects. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-bubur88-riris package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-bubur88-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 vera-bubur88-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The vera-bubur88-riris package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is essential to remove this package and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The vera-bubur88-riris package is an npm package that was part of a token reward campaign, but it has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unauthorized packages, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the vera-bubur88-riris package immediately using 'npm uninstall vera-bubur88-riris' and look for secure alternatives.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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