Malicious Code Injection in maman-serimuka100-breki: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-74367: Malicious code in maman-serimuka100-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maman-serimuka100-breki' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maman-serimuka100-breki' originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to manipulate package.json files. This manipulation involves removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and affect developers relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-serimuka100-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 'maman-serimuka100-breki' package from your project by executing: npm uninstall maman-serimuka100-breki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The 'maman-serimuka100-breki' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package files and republish variants. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'maman-serimuka100-breki' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your project's package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further risks and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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