Malicious Code Injection in irma-mieayam92-breki: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-73534: Malicious code in irma-mieayam92-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
irma-mieayam92-breki is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with various packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a conduit for malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish derivative packages, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in irma-mieayam92-breki stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that employs scripts to automatically modify package.json files. This includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by attackers. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irma-mieayam92-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 by removing it from your project and replacing it with a trusted alternative. Ensure that your package.json does not include any references to irma-mieayam92-breki.
Conclusion
The irma-mieayam92-breki package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit your project or compromise your development environment.
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If you have installed irma-mieayam92-breki, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall irma-mieayam92-breki.
Currently, there are no patches available for irma-mieayam92-breki, as it is recommended to remove the package entirely.
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