Malicious Code Injection in lutfi-gado-gado71-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74226: Malicious code in lutfi-gado-gado71-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lutfi-gado-gado71-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names. This package, like others in the campaign, aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it susceptible to malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lutfi-gado-gado71-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, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm registry, specifically targeting the tea protocol token rewards. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lutfi-gado-gado71-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert. Vulert allows you to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file without requiring access to the code or installation. You can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The lutfi-gado-gado71-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your application remains secure.
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FAQ
It 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, removing private flags and altering version numbers, which can lead to security risks.
You should uninstall the lutfi-gado-gado71-breki package immediately to mitigate any risks associated with its malicious code.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
