Malicious Code Injection in rina-bakwan53-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75241: Malicious code in rina-bakwan53-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-bakwan53-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rina-bakwan53-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the software supply chain. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader trend of malicious packages aimed at exploiting npm for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-bakwan53-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 rina-bakwan53-breki package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The rina-bakwan53-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
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You should uninstall the rina-bakwan53-breki package immediately and check for any other potentially malicious packages in your project.
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