Malicious Code Injection in jaja-botok99-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73614: Malicious code in jaja-botok99-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The jaja-botok99-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the jaja-botok99-breki package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages. The malicious code can compromise the security of applications using this package, leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jaja-botok99-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 jaja-botok99-breki package and replace it with an alternative package that provides similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any changes that may indicate the presence of malicious packages using tools like Vulert.
Conclusion
The jaja-botok99-breki package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code, which can compromise applications that depend on it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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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 can compromise your application's integrity, leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
Remove the jaja-botok99-breki package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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