Malicious Code Injection in maya-kue56-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74398: Malicious code in maya-kue56-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-kue56-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is suspected to be involved in a token reward campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. Such practices can lead to a polluted npm registry, affecting developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-kue56-breki package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-kue56-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 maya-kue56-breki package from your project by executing: npm uninstall maya-kue56-breki. This will prevent any potential exploitation of the vulnerability until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The maya-kue56-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its involvement in a malicious campaign that alters package metadata and proliferates harmful derivatives. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The maya-kue56-breki package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By utilizing the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner, you can check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
If you cannot update the package right away, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate the risk.
More information can be found in the vulnerability report on the official GitHub repository or through security advisories related to the npm ecosystem.
