Malicious Code Injection in notasr-s-vibni Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-163651: Malicious code in notasr-s-vibni (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The notasr-s-vibni package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's primary functionality is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate its own metadata and proliferate malicious variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the notasr-s-vibni package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages with randomized names. This is achieved through scripts that modify the package.json file, removing private flags and changing version numbers. The malicious payload not only affects the original package but also leads to the pollution of the npm registry with numerous harmful variants, potentially affecting developers who rely on this ecosystem for legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall notasr-s-vibniIf 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 notasr-s-vibni package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall notasr-s-vibni.
Conclusion
The notasr-s-vibni package has been compromised, leading to significant vulnerabilities that can affect developers and their projects. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring.
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FAQ
The notasr-s-vibni package is a JavaScript package in the npm ecosystem, associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
This vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in your project, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
If you have installed the notasr-s-vibni package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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