Malicious Code Injection in rina-sego26-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-75287: Malicious code in rina-sego26-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rina-sego26-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality has been compromised, making it a vector for malicious code that can affect users and developers alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rina-sego26-breki originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can pollute the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants. This can lead to a compromised npm ecosystem, where developers may unknowingly use malicious packages, resulting in potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-sego26-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 remove the rina-sego26-breki package from your project by running the command: 'npm uninstall rina-sego26-breki'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a patched version is available.
Conclusion
The rina-sego26-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that can compromise the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure their applications. Regularly updating packages and using monitoring tools like Vulert can help mitigate these risks.
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FAQ
The rina-sego26-breki package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the rina-sego26-breki package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
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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