Malicious Code Detected in sinta-bubursumsum49-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-75425: Malicious code in sinta-bubursumsum49-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-bubursumsum49-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 originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and project integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-bubursumsum49-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, avoid using the sinta-bubursumsum49-breki package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The sinta-bubursumsum49-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and reputation on the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall sinta-bubursumsum49-breki.
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