Malicious Code Injection in xaver-klanting85-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92363: Malicious code in xaver-klanting85-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The xaver-klanting85-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs malicious scripts to alter the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers who rely on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall xaver-klanting85-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 xaver-klanting85-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The xaver-klanting85-riris package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your project.
You should remove the xaver-klanting85-riris package from your project immediately and check for alternative packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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