Malicious Code Injection in ocha-bakso88-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74681: Malicious code in ocha-bakso88-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ocha-bakso88-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically publishing derivative packages with altered names and contents.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ocha-bakso88-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 not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ocha-bakso88-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 ocha-bakso88-breki package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ocha-bakso88-breki package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for potential threats to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The ocha-bakso88-breki package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the ocha-bakso88-breki package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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