Malicious Code Injection in vida-sate33-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110504: Malicious code in vida-sate33-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-sate33-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-sate33-ruro package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-sate33-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-sate33-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The vida-sate33-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to users and the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential threats.
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FAQ
The vida-sate33-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which automates the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, potentially affecting your project's security.
If you have installed the vida-sate33-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall vida-sate33-ruro.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality but have a verified reputation and are free from malicious code.
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