Malicious Code Injection in rina-martabak19-breki: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-75265: Malicious code in rina-martabak19-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-martabak19-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is designed to facilitate the development and management of JavaScript projects. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful scripts, compromising the integrity of the software supply chain.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the rina-martabak19-breki package, which is linked to a broader malicious activity involving the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file, removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers' reputations and the security of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-martabak19-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-martabak19-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The rina-martabak19-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 to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The rina-martabak19-breki package is an npm package used in JavaScript applications, but it has been identified as malicious due to its involvement in a campaign that floods the npm registry.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and potentially affects your application's behavior.
If you have installed the rina-martabak19-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately and audit your project for any other potentially harmful dependencies.
There are no patches available for the rina-martabak19-breki package as it is inherently malicious. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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