Malicious Code Vulnerability in qori-klanting48-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75086: Malicious code in qori-klanting48-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The qori-klanting48-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the qori-klanting48-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are often themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall qori-klanting48-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 qori-klanting48-breki package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any updates or vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The qori-klanting48-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unwanted package variants, potentially harming your project's reputation.
You should uninstall the qori-klanting48-breki package immediately using the command npm uninstall qori-klanting48-breki.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for other npm packages that offer similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
