Malicious Code Injection in nadia-rangi68-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74529: Malicious code in nadia-rangi68-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-rangi68-breki package 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. The primary function of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nadia-rangi68-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing significant risks to developers and 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 nadia-rangi68-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 nadia-rangi68-breki package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The nadia-rangi68-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant and regularly audit their dependencies to safeguard their projects from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
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Uninstall the nadia-rangi68-breki package immediately using 'npm uninstall nadia-rangi68-breki' and audit your other dependencies.
There are no patches available for the nadia-rangi68-breki package as it is malicious. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
