Malicious Code Injection in maya-esdoger22-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74386: Malicious code in maya-esdoger22-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-esdoger22-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-esdoger22-breki package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the spread of further malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-esdoger22-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 prevent the installation of this package by using the npm audit command to identify and remove any dependencies that include maya-esdoger22-breki. Additionally, consider using npm ci to install only the packages listed in your package-lock.json file, which can help mitigate the risk of inadvertently installing malicious packages.
Conclusion
The maya-esdoger22-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your npm packages.
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FAQ
The maya-esdoger22-breki package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to further security risks and malicious packages.
You should remove the maya-esdoger22-breki package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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