Malicious Code Injection in maya-rendang32-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-74422: Malicious code in maya-rendang32-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maya-rendang32-breki' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maya-rendang32-breki' originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the affected package but also leads to the proliferation of derivative packages that pollute the npm registry. The malicious payload is executed through scripts that automatically publish these variants, posing a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-rendang32-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 'maya-rendang32-breki' package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'maya-rendang32-breki' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful derivatives. It is essential to remove this package from your project and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive can help safeguard your applications from such threats.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package metadata and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. The Vulert playground allows you to check your application without requiring signup.
You should uninstall the 'maya-rendang32-breki' package immediately and check for any other compromised packages in your project.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Using compromised packages can lead to security breaches, data loss, and the proliferation of malicious code within your applications.
