Malicious Code Injection in maya-tek47-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74442: Malicious code in maya-tek47-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-tek47-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code components. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a token reward campaign that employs malicious scripts to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as they may introduce vulnerabilities into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-tek47-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-tek47-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maya-tek47-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry and developer reputation. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The maya-tek47-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
Using the maya-tek47-breki package can introduce security risks, as it modifies your package.json and can lead to the installation of other malicious packages.
You should uninstall the maya-tek47-breki package immediately and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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