Malicious Code Injection in wawan-telur58-riris: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-92167: Malicious code in wawan-telur58-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package wawan-telur58-riris is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in wawan-telur58-riris originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly install these malicious packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wawan-telur58-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 wawan-telur58-riris package and any other packages that appear to be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit or Vulert to identify and mitigate any potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The wawan-telur58-riris package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their applications are secure.
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FAQ
wawan-telur58-riris is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
If you have installed wawan-telur58-riris, you should uninstall it immediately and audit your project for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or Vulert to monitor your dependencies for known vulnerabilities and receive alerts in real-time.
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