Malicious Code Injection in vina-getuk69-riris: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-91879: Malicious code in vina-getuk69-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'vina-getuk69-riris' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its ability to modify package.json files and republish variants, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'vina-getuk69-riris' stems from its malicious payload that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vina-getuk69-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 'vina-getuk69-riris' package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'vina-getuk69-riris' package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, capable of compromising the integrity of applications that utilize it. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of their projects.
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FAQ
The 'vina-getuk69-riris' package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of applications that inadvertently use the malicious package.
You should immediately uninstall the 'vina-getuk69-riris' package and check your project for any references to it in your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts regarding open-source vulnerabilities.
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