Malicious Code Injection in irma-kembang50-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73520: Malicious code in irma-kembang50-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irma-kembang50-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the irma-kembang50-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses significant risks to developers and users by potentially introducing insecure or harmful code into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irma-kembang50-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-kembang50-breki package altogether. If it is a dependency of another package, consider removing that package or replacing it with a more secure alternative. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can analyze your package-lock.json file for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The irma-kembang50-breki package contains malicious code that compromises the security of applications using it. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and monitor for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software projects.
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FAQ
The irma-kembang50-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially introducing insecure code and causing your application to republish variants that can pollute the npm registry.
You should uninstall the irma-kembang50-breki package immediately using 'npm uninstall irma-kembang50-breki' and check for any dependencies that may also be affected.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and review package sources before installation.
