Malicious Code Injection in lina-lapis76-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-74129: Malicious code in lina-lapis76-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package lina-lapis76-breki is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish numerous derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-lapis76-breki originates from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-lapis76-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 affected package by removing it from your dependencies and replacing it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The lina-lapis76-breki package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the security of applications using it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help keep your projects secure.
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FAQ
lina-lapis76-breki is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
If you have used this package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and review your application for any potential security issues.
Yes, consider using well-established and trusted packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
