Malicious Code Vulnerability in vida-enting73-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76010: Malicious code in vida-enting73-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-enting73-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the vida-enting73-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload is designed to automatically publish these variants, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially affecting developers who rely on these packages for their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-enting73-brekiIf 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 avoid using the vida-enting73-breki package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which alerts you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The vida-enting73-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The vida-enting73-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The malicious code can compromise the integrity of your application by modifying package.json files and flooding the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the vida-enting73-breki package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code or installation.
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