Malicious Code Injection in vida-ketoprak6-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110482: Malicious code in vida-ketoprak6-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-ketoprak6-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to various malicious activities. This package has been identified as containing scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-ketoprak6-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, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to inflate developer reputation scores. This behavior can lead to pollution of the npm registry and may expose users to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-ketoprak6-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The vida-ketoprak6-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The vida-ketoprak6-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious scripts.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your application to further security risks, including the use of compromised packages.
You should uninstall the vida-ketoprak6-ruro package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any other potential vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file in real-time without needing to install any software.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and monitor your projects with tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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