Malicious Code Injection in lina-telur52-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74153: Malicious code in lina-telur52-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-telur52-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. It is particularly vulnerable due to its inclusion of autopublish scripts that modify package metadata and republish variants to the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the lina-telur52-breki package, which includes scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. This allows the package to generate random names and continuously republish itself, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who inadvertently use this package, as it can compromise their projects and reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-telur52-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-telur52-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unintended installations of this package.
Conclusion
The lina-telur52-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with unwanted variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The lina-telur52-breki package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
Using the lina-telur52-breki package can lead to security risks, including the potential for your project to be polluted with unwanted packages and compromised reputation.
You should uninstall the lina-telur52-breki package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall lina-telur52-breki' and check your project for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing the package-lock.json file.
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