Malicious Code Injection in lutfi-rawon47-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74252: Malicious code in lutfi-rawon47-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lutfi-rawon47-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, making it a significant risk for developers who may unknowingly use it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a token reward campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which pollutes the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications that depend on this package, as well as contributing to the degradation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lutfi-rawon47-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 lutfi-rawon47-breki package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall lutfi-rawon47-breki.
Conclusion
The lutfi-rawon47-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers are advised to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
Using this package can lead to security risks, including the potential for your application to be compromised or to contribute to the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the lutfi-rawon47-breki package immediately and look for alternative packages that do not pose a security risk.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
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