Malicious Code Injection in vida-lumpur31-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110490: Malicious code in vida-lumpur31-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-lumpur31-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-lumpur31-ruro package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The malicious code embedded within this package modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential 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-lumpur31-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-lumpur31-ruro package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. With Vulert, you can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to access the code or install anything.
Conclusion
The vida-lumpur31-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that manipulates the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain the integrity and security of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The vida-lumpur31-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish derivative packages, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the vida-lumpur31-ruro package immediately and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to sign up.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
