Malicious Code Injection in rina-tumis73-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-75302: Malicious code in rina-tumis73-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package rina-tumis73-breki is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised by the presence of scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, leading to potential abuse within the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rina-tumis73-breki originates from its association with malicious scripts designed to manipulate the npm registry. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of spammy packages. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and damage to 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-tumis73-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 prevent the installation of the rina-tumis73-breki package by using the following command: 'npm uninstall rina-tumis73-breki'. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rina-tumis73-breki package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The rina-tumis73-breki package is an npm package that has been linked to malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
This vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of spammy packages in your project, potentially compromising security and the integrity of your dependencies.
If you have installed the rina-tumis73-breki package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and be cautious when adding new packages from the npm registry.
