Malicious Code Injection in sari-ikan9-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-75375: Malicious code in sari-ikan9-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sari-ikan9-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sari-ikan9-breki package stems from its malicious payload, which 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers relying on legitimate packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which uses such packages to manipulate the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sari-ikan9-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the sari-ikan9-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always review the dependencies in your package-lock.json file to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The sari-ikan9-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The sari-ikan9-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project's dependencies and affecting your reputation as a developer.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without needing to sign up.
If you have installed the sari-ikan9-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall sari-ikan9-breki.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality but do not have the associated risks of malicious code.
