Malicious Code Injection in vera-rawon77-remi Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-110410: Malicious code in vera-rawon77-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-rawon77-remi 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 functionality is compromised by the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-rawon77-remi package originates from its association with malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. The 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. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-rawon77-remiIf 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 vera-rawon77-remi package and replace it with a similar, trusted package that does not exhibit malicious behavior. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The vera-rawon77-remi package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects from similar vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The vera-rawon77-remi package is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code can alter your project's package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the vera-rawon77-remi package immediately and replace it with a trusted alternative.
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