Malicious Code Injection in zain-oncom13-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92816: Malicious code in zain-oncom13-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The zain-oncom13-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package publishing system. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the zain-oncom13-riris package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to pollute the npm registry by continuously republishing variants, thereby compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zain-oncom13-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 prevent the installation of the zain-oncom13-riris package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to assess if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The zain-oncom13-riris package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. Immediate action is required to mitigate these risks by uninstalling the package and monitoring for further vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The zain-oncom13-riris package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing further security risks.
You should uninstall the zain-oncom13-riris package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
