Malicious Code Injection in iwan-jus36-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73570: Malicious code in iwan-jus36-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The iwan-jus36-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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the iwan-jus36-breki package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to manipulate package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk to users who may inadvertently install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iwan-jus36-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 iwan-jus36-breki package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
Conclusion
The iwan-jus36-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your dependencies.
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FAQ
The iwan-jus36-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that compromise your project's integrity and may expose it to further security risks.
You should remove the iwan-jus36-breki package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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