Malicious Code Injection in vida-kupang100-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110487: Malicious code in vida-kupang100-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-kupang100-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-kupang100-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-kupang100-ruroIf 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-kupang100-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vida-kupang100-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is essential to remove this package and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the vida-kupang100-ruro package immediately and look for alternative packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code or install additional software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
