Malicious Code Vulnerability in vida-serabi50-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91847: Malicious code in vida-serabi50-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-serabi50-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 can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-serabi50-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 remove the vida-serabi50-riris package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall vida-serabi50-riris. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The vida-serabi50-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is essential to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
The vida-serabi50-riris package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the vida-serabi50-riris package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay informed about security advisories related to the packages you use.
