Malicious Code Injection in zul-mieaceh75-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93007: Malicious code in zul-mieaceh75-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The zul-mieaceh75-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that alter package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the zul-mieaceh75-riris package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can potentially compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, making them susceptible to further attacks or misuse.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zul-mieaceh75-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the zul-mieaceh75-riris package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The zul-mieaceh75-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your project from potential exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your dependencies.
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FAQ
The zul-mieaceh75-riris package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The malicious code modifies essential metadata in your package.json file, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and the potential for your application to be exploited.
You should uninstall the zul-mieaceh75-riris package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior or vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
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