Malicious Code Injection in lisa-kembang99-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74172: Malicious code in lisa-kembang99-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lisa-kembang99-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts. These scripts are designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lisa-kembang99-breki package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys autopublish scripts. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and affecting developers relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lisa-kembang99-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the lisa-kembang99-breki package and replace it with a verified alternative. Always check the package's reputation and reviews before integrating it into your project.
Conclusion
The lisa-kembang99-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The lisa-kembang99-breki package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The malicious code can alter your project's package.json file, leading to potential security risks and the pollution of the npm registry with untrustworthy packages.
If you have installed the lisa-kembang99-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall lisa-kembang99-breki' and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially harmful packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for verified and well-maintained alternatives that serve the same purpose without the associated risks of malicious code.
