Malicious Code Injection in ida-teh49-breki: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-73463: Malicious code in ida-teh49-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'ida-teh49-breki' is part of a series of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses significant risks to users who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'ida-teh49-breki' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to the installation of compromised software by unsuspecting developers. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, leading to security breaches and data leaks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-teh49-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'ida-teh49-breki' package and monitor your package-lock.json for any unauthorized changes. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'ida-teh49-breki' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The 'ida-teh49-breki' package is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by generating numerous derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised software, potentially resulting in security breaches and data leaks within your application.
You should uninstall the 'ida-teh49-breki' package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall ida-teh49-breki'.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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