Malicious Code Injection in maya-soto83-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74436: Malicious code in maya-soto83-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-soto83-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that can inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, potentially leading to significant issues in the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-soto83-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to create numerous derivative packages, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-soto83-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-soto83-breki package from your project by executing: npm uninstall maya-soto83-breki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess the situation and look for a secure alternative package.
Conclusion
The maya-soto83-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that can significantly impact the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The maya-soto83-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, removal of private flags, and the generation of numerous unwanted packages, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
If you cannot update the package right away, consider uninstalling it as a temporary measure to prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
More information can be found in the vulnerability report on the GitHub repository or by checking the npm advisory for the maya-soto83-breki package.
