Malicious Code Injection in vida-peyek32-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-110498: Malicious code in vida-peyek32-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-peyek32-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the vida-peyek32-ruro package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but can also lead to developers inadvertently using compromised packages, exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-peyek32-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-peyek32-ruro package and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vida-peyek32-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The vida-peyek32-ruro package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the vida-peyek32-ruro package immediately and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
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