Malicious Code Injection in laila-mie29-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74072: Malicious code in laila-mie29-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The laila-mie29-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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the laila-mie29-breki package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall laila-mie29-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-mie29-breki package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The laila-mie29-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
laila-mie29-breki is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the laila-mie29-breki package using 'npm uninstall laila-mie29-breki' and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially harmful packages.
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