Malicious Code Injection in rina-gado-gado7-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75247: Malicious code in rina-gado-gado7-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-gado-gado7-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with numerous 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-gado-gado7-breki package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the compromise of the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-gado-gado7-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-gado-gado7-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions.
Conclusion
The rina-gado-gado7-breki package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by publishing numerous derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise the integrity of your application and potentially expose sensitive data.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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