Malicious Code Injection in ogi-kue63-breki Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-74738: Malicious code in ogi-kue63-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ogi-kue63-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with malicious activities. It is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ogi-kue63-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. This code also generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is tied to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to inflate scores fraudulently. The ramifications include the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, leading to security risks in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ogi-kue63-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 ogi-kue63-breki package and any other packages that may be linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The ogi-kue63-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies essential files and repackages itself under random names. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages while utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The ogi-kue63-breki package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and security vulnerabilities in your application.
You should uninstall the ogi-kue63-breki package immediately using the command npm uninstall ogi-kue63-breki.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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