Malicious Code Injection in yuni-ubi82-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92760: Malicious code in yuni-ubi82-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The yuni-ubi82-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 automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious payload embedded within the yuni-ubi82-riris package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yuni-ubi82-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 yuni-ubi82-riris package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of this package and remove it if found.
Conclusion
The yuni-ubi82-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any dependencies that may be affected.
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FAQ
The yuni-ubi82-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate package publication.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to security vulnerabilities and affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
If you have installed the yuni-ubi82-riris package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall yuni-ubi82-riris.
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