Malicious Code Injection in vera-gaplek25-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-91681: Malicious code in vera-gaplek25-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-gaplek25-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the vera-gaplek25-riris package, which is designed to automatically modify package.json files to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload can potentially affect other packages and users relying on the npm ecosystem, leading to security risks and trust issues within the community.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-gaplek25-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-gaplek25-riris package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vera-gaplek25-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package files and inflates developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The vera-gaplek25-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
If you have installed the vera-gaplek25-riris package, it is recommended to remove it immediately and audit your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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