Malicious Code Injection in zul-wajit35-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93062: Malicious code in zul-wajit35-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The zul-wajit35-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the zul-wajit35-riris package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. This code generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry and security risks for developers using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zul-wajit35-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-wajit35-riris package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative that does not exhibit similar vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The zul-wajit35-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The zul-wajit35-riris package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should remove the zul-wajit35-riris package from your project and look for a secure alternative.
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