Malicious Code Injection in vida-lapis11-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76025: Malicious code in vida-lapis11-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-lapis11-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is often involved in various projects that require package management and dependency handling. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages with random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-lapis11-breki package originates from its association with a token reward campaign that exploits npm's package publishing system. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior can pollute the npm registry and potentially compromise the integrity of projects relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-lapis11-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-lapis11-breki package in your project. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The vida-lapis11-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for updates or alternatives to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The vida-lapis11-breki package is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been identified as malicious.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your project.
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If you have installed the vida-lapis11-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall vida-lapis11-breki' and look for alternative packages.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the vida-lapis11-breki package. It is recommended to remove the package until a secure version is released.
