Malicious Code Injection in hendra-semur26-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-73410: Malicious code in hendra-semur26-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package hendra-semur26-breki is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in this campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it poses significant risks due to its malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in hendra-semur26-breki originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially expose users to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hendra-semur26-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-semur26-breki package and any packages that depend on it. 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 hendra-semur26-breki package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and flooding the registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
hendra-semur26-breki is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code and potentially exposing your application to further security risks.
You should remove the hendra-semur26-breki package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can prevent similar vulnerabilities by regularly auditing your dependencies, using trusted sources, and employing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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