Malicious Code Injection in hendra-nasipecel14-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73393: Malicious code in hendra-nasipecel14-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hendra-nasipecel14-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious design of the hendra-nasipecel14-breki package, which includes scripts that automatically modify package.json files to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting developers who rely on this ecosystem. The malicious payload poses a risk of reputation damage and can lead to the distribution of compromised software.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hendra-nasipecel14-brekiIf 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 hendra-nasipecel14-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The hendra-nasipecel14-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies project files and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall hendra-nasipecel14-breki' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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