Malicious Code Vulnerability in ida-saguer2-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73451: Malicious code in ida-saguer2-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-saguer2-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing system. This package is linked to the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which has led to the proliferation of numerous derivative packages with randomized names, ultimately harming the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the ida-saguer2-breki package, which includes scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages, posing risks to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-saguer2-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-saguer2-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The ida-saguer2-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
ida-saguer2-breki is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with malicious packages, potentially compromising the security of your project.
You should uninstall the ida-saguer2-breki package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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