Malicious Code Vulnerability in lina-pecel87-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74139: Malicious code in lina-pecel87-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-pecel87-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 originates from the malicious code embedded within the lina-pecel87-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further malicious activities within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-pecel87-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 prevent the installation of the vulnerable package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. You can also utilize the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'. This will help identify any other potential risks in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The lina-pecel87-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The lina-pecel87-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the lina-pecel87-breki package immediately and audit your project for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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