Malicious Code Injection in zaki-tempe44-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92932: Malicious code in zaki-tempe44-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The zaki-tempe44-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 scripts that compromise its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the zaki-tempe44-riris package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zaki-tempe44-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 zaki-tempe44-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The zaki-tempe44-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
The zaki-tempe44-riris package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the creation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and generate random package names, leading to potential security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
If you have installed the zaki-tempe44-riris package, you should remove it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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