Malicious Code Injection in rina-kue97-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-75258: Malicious code in rina-kue97-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package rina-kue97-breki is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish numerous derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rina-kue97-breki stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign 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 other packages. The malicious payload is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem by creating a large number of derivative packages that can confuse developers and users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-kue97-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-kue97-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The rina-kue97-breki package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help safeguard your applications from such threats.
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FAQ
The rina-kue97-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating package metadata and inflating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and making it difficult to manage dependencies.
If you have installed the rina-kue97-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall rina-kue97-breki.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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