Malicious Code Injection in maman-telur55-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-74372: Malicious code in maman-telur55-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maman-telur55-breki' is part of a series of malicious 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, such as package.json, thereby compromising the integrity of projects that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maman-telur55-breki' originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry. The package contains scripts that remove private flags from package.json, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and instability in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-telur55-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'maman-telur55-breki' package and any other packages that may be part of the malicious campaign. Instead, rely on verified and trusted packages for your project needs. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'maman-telur55-breki' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and publishes compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove such packages, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of compromised code into your project, potentially causing security risks and instability.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall maman-telur55-breki' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project.
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