Malicious Code Injection in vida-lapis10-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76024: Malicious code in vida-lapis10-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-lapis10-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 of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-lapis10-breki package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to automated scripts designed to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious gain.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-lapis10-brekiIf 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-lapis10-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vida-lapis10-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The vida-lapis10-breki package is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been identified as malicious.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package configurations and republishing harmful variants.
You should uninstall the vida-lapis10-breki package immediately to prevent any potential security risks.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without signing up.
