Malicious Code Injection in Maman-Tempe6-Breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74375: Malicious code in maman-tempe6-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'maman-tempe6-breki' package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the 'maman-tempe6-breki' package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputation damage for developers and security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-tempe6-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-tempe6-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 maman-tempe6-breki.
Conclusion
The 'maman-tempe6-breki' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
If your application uses the 'maman-tempe6-breki' package, it may be at risk of reputation damage and security vulnerabilities due to the malicious code.
You should immediately uninstall the package and check for any affected applications. Use 'npm uninstall maman-tempe6-breki' to remove it.
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