Malicious Code Injection in sinta-bubur49-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75424: Malicious code in sinta-bubur49-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-bubur49-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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the sinta-bubur49-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data, unauthorized access to systems, and degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-bubur49-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 sinta-bubur49-breki package from your project by executing: npm uninstall sinta-bubur49-breki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative package.
Conclusion
The sinta-bubur49-breki package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor and manage vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The sinta-bubur49-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and data exposure.
If you have installed the sinta-bubur49-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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