Malicious Code Injection in iwan-tempe64-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-73608: Malicious code in iwan-tempe64-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'iwan-tempe64-breki' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a significant security risk to developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'iwan-tempe64-breki' originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iwan-tempe64-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the affected package. Ensure to monitor your dependencies regularly and avoid using packages with suspicious origins.
Conclusion
The 'iwan-tempe64-breki' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and flooding the registry with unwanted packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
The main risk is that it modifies your package.json file, potentially introducing vulnerabilities and cluttering the npm registry with malicious packages.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall iwan-tempe64-breki' to prevent any potential security risks.
As of now, there are no patched versions available. It is recommended to remove the package until a secure version is released.
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