Malicious Code Vulnerability in vera-tumis71-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91751: Malicious code in vera-tumis71-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-tumis71-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 code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem. The malicious scripts included in the package, such as auto.js and autopublish.js, are designed to automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-tumis71-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert, which can alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The vera-tumis71-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the security of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The vera-tumis71-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall vera-tumis71-riris' and check for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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