Malicious Code Injection in wibowo-pecel75-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92261: Malicious code in wibowo-pecel75-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wibowo-pecel75-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise 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, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers by inflating reputation scores through deceptive practices.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wibowo-pecel75-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 monitor your project for any unexpected behavior or dependencies that may arise from this package. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The wibowo-pecel75-riris package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package integrity and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain project security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may affect your project's integrity by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any dependencies that may have been affected.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to minimize risks.
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