Malicious Code Injection in maya-rawon57-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74421: Malicious code in maya-rawon57-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-rawon57-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful scripts. The primary purpose of these scripts is to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-rawon57-breki package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of projects that depend on this package. The malicious payload is designed to execute without user consent, making it a significant security risk.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-rawon57-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 malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package by auditing your dependencies regularly.
Conclusion
The maya-rawon57-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating package metadata.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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