Malicious Code Injection in laila-bubur78-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74046: Malicious code in laila-bubur78-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The laila-bubur78-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package configurations and publishes harmful variants to the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the laila-bubur78-breki package, which is part of a larger scheme to manipulate npm's package registry. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potentially compromise the integrity of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall laila-bubur78-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the laila-bubur78-breki package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The laila-bubur78-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and publishes harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign and has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package configurations and lead to the publication of harmful variants, potentially compromising your application.
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