Malicious Code Injection in ida-bakso91-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73420: Malicious code in ida-bakso91-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-bakso91-breki 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 aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the ida-bakso91-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-bakso91-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 ida-bakso91-breki 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 ida-bakso91-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The ida-bakso91-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages.
You should uninstall the ida-bakso91-breki package immediately using 'npm uninstall ida-bakso91-breki' and check for any alternative packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just package-lock.json. You can also check for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and avoid using packages that are not well-maintained or have been flagged for malicious activity.
