Malicious Code Injection in maman-tahu77-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74370: Malicious code in maman-tahu77-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-tahu77-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to potential security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the maman-tahu77-breki package, which is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can clutter the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. The ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-tahu77-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, avoid using the maman-tahu77-breki package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. You can also use tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to install additional software.
Conclusion
The maman-tahu77-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit npm's publishing system. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The maman-tahu77-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
If your application uses the maman-tahu77-breki package, it may be at risk of security breaches due to the malicious code that modifies package configurations.
You should uninstall the maman-tahu77-breki package immediately and check your project for any other potentially compromised dependencies.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to install any software.
There is no patch for the maman-tahu77-breki package itself, as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
