Malicious Code Vulnerability in vida-tempe73-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91858: Malicious code in vida-tempe73-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-tempe73-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often associated with token reward campaigns. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the package ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-tempe73-riris 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 part of a broader scheme to flood the npm registry with low-quality packages, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-tempe73-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the vida-tempe73-riris package from your project by running the command: npm uninstall vida-tempe73-riris. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The vida-tempe73-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and flooding the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The vida-tempe73-riris package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
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If you have installed the vida-tempe73-riris package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any potential security issues.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, helping you stay informed about potential risks.
