Malicious Code Injection in laila-rangginang95-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74087: Malicious code in laila-rangginang95-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The laila-rangginang95-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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. The package's functionality includes creating random package names and modifying existing package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the laila-rangginang95-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with similar malicious packages. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry and exploitation of developer reputation systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall laila-rangginang95-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-rangginang95-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The laila-rangginang95-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall laila-rangginang95-breki and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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