Malicious Code Injection in lina-kue83-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74127: Malicious code in lina-kue83-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-kue83-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 scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded in the lina-kue83-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove 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 a risk 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 lina-kue83-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 lina-kue83-breki package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The lina-kue83-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The lina-kue83-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the lina-kue83-breki package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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