Malicious Code Injection in lutfi-enting73-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74224: Malicious code in lutfi-enting73-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lutfi-enting73-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lutfi-enting73-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores by polluting the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these malicious packages, as they can compromise the integrity of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lutfi-enting73-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 lutfi-enting73-breki package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall lutfi-enting73-breki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The lutfi-enting73-breki package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to safeguard their applications from potential security threats.
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FAQ
The lutfi-enting73-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that modifies package configurations and republishing variants to the npm registry.
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If you cannot update the package, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure to avoid potential security risks.
More information can be found on the GitHub repository for malicious packages or by consulting the npm registry for updates regarding the lutfi-enting73-breki package.
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