Malicious Code Injection in irma-rujak57-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-73544: Malicious code in irma-rujak57-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'irma-rujak57-breki' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that alter its metadata and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'irma-rujak57-breki' originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This not only compromises the integrity of the package but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irma-rujak57-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, avoid using the 'irma-rujak57-breki' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The 'irma-rujak57-breki' package is compromised by malicious code that threatens the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and adopt best practices for dependency management to safeguard against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The package contains malicious code that modifies its metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages, compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
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Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall irma-rujak57-breki' and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, consider using well-established and trusted packages that offer similar functionality. Always check the package's reputation and reviews before installation.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and ensure you only install packages from reputable sources.
