Malicious Code Injection in kresna-kue46-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-73907: Malicious code in kresna-kue46-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kresna-kue46-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate its own metadata and publish variants that can negatively impact developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kresna-kue46-breki package stems from its involvement in a malicious token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload can also introduce security risks to applications relying on this package, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kresna-kue46-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 kresna-kue46-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always validate the source and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The kresna-kue46-breki package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help safeguard your applications from similar threats.
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FAQ
The kresna-kue46-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the kresna-kue46-breki package immediately and look for secure alternatives.
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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