Malicious Code Injection in irma-tempe19-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-73554: Malicious code in irma-tempe19-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irma-tempe19-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious design of the irma-tempe19-breki package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irma-tempe19-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-tempe19-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The irma-tempe19-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The irma-tempe19-breki package is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign and is designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project and potentially introducing malicious code into your application.
You should uninstall the irma-tempe19-breki package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
