Malicious Code Injection in iwan-buburayam88-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73566: Malicious code in iwan-buburayam88-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The iwan-buburayam88-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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the iwan-buburayam88-breki package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. This code generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea protocol token reward campaign. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications relying on this package, as well as reputational damage to developers due to the manipulation of package metadata.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iwan-buburayam88-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check your application for vulnerabilities without any installation. Use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The iwan-buburayam88-breki package contains malicious code that compromises its integrity and poses security risks to applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your project without the need for installation.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package metadata, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and reputational damage for developers.
You should remove the iwan-buburayam88-breki package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Using compromised packages can expose your application to security threats, data breaches, and can damage your developer reputation.
