Malicious Code Injection in vera-donat75-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91676: Malicious code in vera-donat75-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-donat75-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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-donat75-riris package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-donat75-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the vera-donat75-riris package altogether. If it is already in your project, remove it by running: npm uninstall vera-donat75-riris. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The vera-donat75-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The vera-donat75-riris package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of malicious scripts, potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the vera-donat75-riris package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
