Malicious Code Injection in irma-lumpur10-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-73529: Malicious code in irma-lumpur10-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'irma-lumpur10-breki' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with a token reward campaign that has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary function is to facilitate the distribution of software, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'irma-lumpur10-breki' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and republishing of derivative packages, ultimately polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload can lead to security risks for developers and users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irma-lumpur10-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-lumpur10-breki' package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'irma-lumpur10-breki' package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to users and developers within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure your applications.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores and republish compromised packages.
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If you have installed the package, it is recommended to update it to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
Yes, the vulnerability can lead to security risks, including the installation of compromised packages that may harm your application or data.
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