Malicious Code Injection in zain-lodeh95-riris: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-92803: Malicious code in zain-lodeh95-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package zain-lodeh95-riris is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the creation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code in the zain-lodeh95-riris package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which can lead to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zain-lodeh95-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 zain-lodeh95-riris package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. 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 zain-lodeh95-riris package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such risks effectively.
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FAQ
zain-lodeh95-riris is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package.json files and republishes variants, which can lead to the use of compromised packages in your application.
You should remove the zain-lodeh95-riris package from your project immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
