Malicious Code Injection in sinta-klanting80-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75435: Malicious code in sinta-klanting80-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-klanting80-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with numerous derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sinta-klanting80-breki package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry, which can affect developers relying on legitimate packages and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-klanting80-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-klanting80-breki package from your project by executing: npm uninstall sinta-klanting80-breki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The sinta-klanting80-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, often used in JavaScript applications.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the pollution of the npm registry and affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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