Malicious Code Injection in zain-toge22-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92848: Malicious code in zain-toge22-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The zain-toge22-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 alters its own package.json file and republishes variants to pollute the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the zain-toge22-riris package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches and reputational damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zain-toge22-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-toge22-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The zain-toge22-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any unauthorized changes to your dependencies. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The zain-toge22-riris package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and affecting the integrity of your application.
If you have installed the zain-toge22-riris package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall zain-toge22-riris.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
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