Malicious Code Vulnerability in ida-ketoprak60-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73434: Malicious code in ida-ketoprak60-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-ketoprak60-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 automatic generation and publishing 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 integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, effectively polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages and developers' reputations. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader issue of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting the tea protocol token reward system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-ketoprak60-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-ketoprak60-breki package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using a package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies and ensure that no malicious packages are introduced into your project.
Conclusion
The ida-ketoprak60-breki package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of your project and the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in your open-source projects.
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FAQ
The ida-ketoprak60-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity and affecting your developer reputation.
You should uninstall the ida-ketoprak60-breki package immediately and check for any other affected dependencies in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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