Malicious Code Injection in vina-papeda59-remi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110554: Malicious code in vina-papeda59-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vina-papeda59-remi package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages. The package's functionality is compromised by its malicious intent, leading to potential security risks for developers and users relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vina-papeda59-remi package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file, removing private flags and altering version numbers, which can lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vina-papeda59-remiIf 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 vina-papeda59-remi package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The vina-papeda59-remi package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The vina-papeda59-remi package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your project's dependencies, potentially exposing your application to security risks and instability.
You should uninstall the vina-papeda59-remi package immediately and check for any alternative packages that can fulfill your requirements.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
