Malicious Code Vulnerability in vida-bika74-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91772: Malicious code in vida-bika74-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-bika74-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with 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 identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious payload embedded within the vida-bika74-riris package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The ramifications include loss of trust in the npm ecosystem and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-bika74-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the affected package. It is crucial to monitor your dependencies and avoid using packages that are known to be malicious.
Conclusion
The vida-bika74-riris package contains a serious vulnerability due to embedded malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and stay vigilant about the packages you use to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The vida-bika74-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, potentially exposing your application to security risks.
You should uninstall the vida-bika74-riris package immediately using the command npm uninstall vida-bika74-riris.
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