Malicious Code Injection in xaver-mangut70-riris: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-92385: Malicious code in xaver-mangut70-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package xaver-mangut70-riris is part of a series of 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 is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in xaver-mangut70-riris originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall xaver-mangut70-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the xaver-mangut70-riris package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The xaver-mangut70-riris package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, developers can safeguard their applications against such threats.
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FAQ
xaver-mangut70-riris is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall xaver-mangut70-riris' and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
