Malicious Code Injection in wibowo-rendang28-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92266: Malicious code in wibowo-rendang28-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wibowo-rendang28-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 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 stems from the presence of malicious code within the wibowo-rendang28-riris package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been flooding npm with such packages. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry and exploitation of developer reputation systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wibowo-rendang28-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the wibowo-rendang28-riris package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall wibowo-rendang28-riris. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The wibowo-rendang28-riris package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your dependencies.
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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 malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the wibowo-rendang28-riris package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the npm ecosystem.
