Malicious Code Injection in vera-oblok70-riris: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-91722: Malicious code in vera-oblok70-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'vera-oblok70-riris' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary functionality is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'vera-oblok70-riris' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-oblok70-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 'vera-oblok70-riris' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. You can also monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'vera-oblok70-riris' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall vera-oblok70-riris' and check your project for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or installation.
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