Malicious Code Injection in ida-mendut13-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73443: Malicious code in ida-mendut13-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-mendut13-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a malicious package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is primarily focused on creating a false sense of legitimacy and presence in the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the ida-mendut13-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names that are often themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who may unknowingly use these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, aimed at exploiting reward systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-mendut13-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, avoid using the ida-mendut13-breki package and any packages that depend on it. Regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes or additions. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The ida-mendut13-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The ida-mendut13-breki package is an npm package identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing derivative packages.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the ida-mendut13-breki package immediately using the command npm uninstall ida-mendut13-breki.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues without requiring code access or installation.
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