Malicious Code Injection in ocha-klanting57-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74690: Malicious code in ocha-klanting57-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ocha-klanting57-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 functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the ocha-klanting57-breki package. This code is designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's package management system for nefarious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ocha-klanting57-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-klanting57-breki package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The ocha-klanting57-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The ocha-klanting57-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious scripts.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to reputation inflation and potential security risks.
If you have installed the ocha-klanting57-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall ocha-klanting57-breki' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Vulert requires only the package-lock.json file for analysis.
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