Malicious Code Injection in vida-kue34-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-91803: Malicious code in vida-kue34-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-kue34-riris 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 distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-kue34-riris package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of 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-kue34-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the vida-kue34-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vida-kue34-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package files and repopulates the npm registry with compromised variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The vida-kue34-riris package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By using the Vulert playground, you can check if your application is affected without requiring any installation.
If you have installed the vida-kue34-riris package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any other dependencies that may be compromised.
Yes, tools like npm audit can help you identify vulnerabilities in your npm packages, and Vulert can provide real-time monitoring for open-source vulnerabilities.
