Malicious Code Injection in indah-telurtahu66-breki: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-73505: Malicious code in indah-telurtahu66-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The npm package 'indah-telurtahu66-breki' is part of a series of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a potential threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious design of the package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a compromised npm environment, where developers may inadvertently use malicious packages, risking security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall indah-telurtahu66-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 affected package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The indah-telurtahu66-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The impact includes potential exposure to malicious code that can compromise your application and the integrity of the npm registry.
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