Malicious Code Injection in rina-kue48-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-75257: Malicious code in rina-kue48-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package rina-kue48-breki is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is linked to a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious. It is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rina-kue48-breki stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the integrity of the packages within it. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to achieve its goals.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-kue48-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-kue48-breki package altogether. If it is already included in your project, consider removing it and replacing it with a trusted alternative. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes, and use tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The rina-kue48-breki package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects. Regular monitoring and updates can help maintain the security of your software dependencies.
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FAQ
The rina-kue48-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry for token rewards.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity and security of your project's dependencies.
If you have installed the rina-kue48-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall rina-kue48-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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