Malicious Code Injection in maman-rangi55-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-74358: Malicious code in maman-rangi55-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maman-rangi55-breki' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maman-rangi55-breki' stems from its malicious code designed to modify the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as they can compromise the integrity of their applications and the npm ecosystem as a whole.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-rangi55-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 'maman-rangi55-breki' package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The 'maman-rangi55-breki' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and inflates developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall maman-rangi55-breki' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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