Malicious Code Injection in ida-kripik59-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73437: Malicious code in ida-kripik59-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-kripik59-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 publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ida-kripik59-breki package originates from its association with a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-kripik59-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-kripik59-breki package and instead 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 ida-kripik59-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code, which alters project files and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The ida-kripik59-breki package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches by polluting the npm registry with compromised packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Check your application against the vulnerability using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your open-source packages.
Remove the ida-kripik59-breki package from your project immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your package.json and package-lock.json files.
