Malicious Code Injection in vida-dradag53-pore: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-98480: Malicious code in vida-dradag53-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-dradag53-pore 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 known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate token rewards, but its malicious nature compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in vida-dradag53-pore originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This process is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-dradag53-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the vida-dradag53-pore package by removing it from your project dependencies. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall vida-dradag53-pore. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for any vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vida-dradag53-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity in their applications.
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FAQ
The vida-dradag53-pore package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious code through derivative packages.
You should immediately uninstall the vida-dradag53-pore package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check your application without any signup at the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay updated with the latest security advisories for the packages you use.
