Malicious Code Injection in ida-tongseng2-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73467: Malicious code in ida-tongseng2-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-tongseng2-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts that automatically publish variants with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but can also lead to security risks for developers who inadvertently use these compromised packages. The malicious payload can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or manipulate project dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-tongseng2-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 use the following command to prevent the installation of this malicious package: 'npm install --no-optional'. However, the best practice is to remove the package entirely.
Conclusion
The ida-tongseng2-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters project metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies regularly to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
ida-tongseng2-breki is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the ida-tongseng2-breki package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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