Malicious Code Injection in laila-getas76-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-74049: Malicious code in laila-getas76-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'laila-getas76-breki' is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a malicious package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, 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 compromising other packages. The malicious payload can affect developers by undermining the integrity of the npm ecosystem and leading to unintentional use of compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall laila-getas76-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 'laila-getas76-breki' package and monitor your package-lock.json for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'laila-getas76-breki' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package identified as malicious, associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of compromised packages into your project, potentially affecting its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall laila-getas76-breki' and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
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