Malicious Code Injection in irma-asinan80-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73510: Malicious code in irma-asinan80-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irma-asinan80-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with malicious packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that can manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the irma-asinan80-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the automatic publication of derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages to inflate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irma-asinan80-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 irma-asinan80-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for any changes that may indicate the presence of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The irma-asinan80-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for any further vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The irma-asinan80-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies the package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of harmful derivative packages and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the irma-asinan80-breki package immediately and monitor your project for any other compromised packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
