Malicious Code Injection in indah-ubi20-breki: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-73509: Malicious code in indah-ubi20-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'indah-ubi20-breki' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automatically generate and publish derivative versions with randomized names, aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and continuously republish variants, thus polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'indah-ubi20-breki' stems from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the package but also poses a risk of flooding the npm registry with unwanted variants, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on npm for package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall indah-ubi20-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, you can avoid using the 'indah-ubi20-breki' package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'indah-ubi20-breki' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters critical files and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json and floods the npm registry with unwanted variants.
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If you have installed the package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall indah-ubi20-breki'.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that offer similar functionality but do not have the associated risks of malicious code.
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