Malicious Code Injection in vida-kentang31-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110480: Malicious code in vida-kentang31-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-kentang31-ruro 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. These packages often contain scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages, compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-kentang31-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, which pollutes the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem and can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-kentang31-ruroIf 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-kentang31-ruro package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a reputable alternative that does not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The vida-kentang31-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to employ tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Removing this package and replacing it with a trusted alternative is essential to maintain the integrity of your project.
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FAQ
The vida-kentang31-ruro package is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By checking your package-lock.json file, you can identify if your project is affected.
The risks include potential loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, fraudulent inflation of developer reputation scores, and exposure to further malicious packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time. Avoid using packages from untrusted sources.
Uninstall the vida-kentang31-ruro package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it. Update your project to remove any references to this package.
