Malicious Code Injection in vida-sate54-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110505: Malicious code in vida-sate54-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-sate54-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-sate54-ruro package stems from its malicious code that 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 fraudulently and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with numerous unwanted packages. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, potentially leading to security risks and instability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-sate54-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the vida-sate54-ruro package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a similar package that does not exhibit malicious behavior. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The vida-sate54-ruro package contains malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to ensure the security of your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The vida-sate54-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious behavior.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by polluting the npm registry and potentially introducing security risks.
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Remove the vida-sate54-ruro package from your project and consider replacing it with a secure alternative.
Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your open-source packages.
