Malicious Code Injection in zul-rendang60-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93028: Malicious code in zul-rendang60-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The zul-rendang60-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with scripts that automatically publish variants with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the zul-rendang60-riris package being part of a malicious campaign linked to the tea.xyz token reward system. The package contains scripts designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random names for derivative packages. This behavior can lead to pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and affecting developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zul-rendang60-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 remove the zul-rendang60-riris package from your project by executing: npm uninstall zul-rendang60-riris. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a proper fix is applied.
Conclusion
The zul-rendang60-riris package is compromised by malicious code that can affect the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to update or remove this package to safeguard your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It 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 automatic generation of malicious packages, which may compromise your application's integrity and security.
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If an immediate update is not possible, consider uninstalling the package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
