Malicious Code Injection in hendra-tek36-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73416: Malicious code in hendra-tek36-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hendra-tek36-breki package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards, making the package a potential vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hendra-tek36-breki package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem, allowing for potential exploitation by attackers who may leverage these derivative packages for nefarious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hendra-tek36-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 remove the hendra-tek36-breki package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall hendra-tek36-breki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The hendra-tek36-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates to protect your project from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
The hendra-tek36-breki package is an npm package that is part of a campaign to manipulate the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may allow attackers to exploit your project through malicious derivative packages.
You should uninstall the hendra-tek36-breki package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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