Malicious Code Injection in maya-martabak45-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74405: Malicious code in maya-martabak45-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-martabak45-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant issues in the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security 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-martabak45-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 maya-martabak45-breki package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maya-martabak45-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the security and integrity of applications that depend on this package.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Currently, there is no specific patch for the maya-martabak45-breki package. The best course of action is to uninstall it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without needing to access the code or installation.
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