Malicious Code Injection in vida-ruwet9-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-91839: Malicious code in vida-ruwet9-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-ruwet9-riris 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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-ruwet9-riris package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and applications relying on the npm ecosystem. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these processes, making it difficult for developers to detect and mitigate the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-ruwet9-ririsIf 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-ruwet9-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vida-ruwet9-riris package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to stay informed about vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
The vida-ruwet9-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the vida-ruwet9-riris package immediately using 'npm uninstall vida-ruwet9-riris' and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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