Malicious Code Injection in npm Package: lisa-esdoger6-breki
Summary
MAL-2025-74165: Malicious code in lisa-esdoger6-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'lisa-esdoger6-breki' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior makes it susceptible to malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'lisa-esdoger6-breki' stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded the npm ecosystem with similar malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lisa-esdoger6-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 remove the 'lisa-esdoger6-breki' package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall lisa-esdoger6-breki'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The 'lisa-esdoger6-breki' package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages.
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If you have installed 'lisa-esdoger6-breki', it is advisable to uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
Yes, using this package can lead to the exposure of your project to malicious code, which can compromise your application's integrity and security.
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