Malicious Code Injection in surya-kue58-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-75523: Malicious code in surya-kue58-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'surya-kue58-breki' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'surya-kue58-breki' originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to create numerous derivative packages that clutter the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The malicious payload can lead to security risks, including the potential for further exploitation of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall surya-kue58-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'surya-kue58-breki' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files for any suspicious entries.
Conclusion
The 'surya-kue58-breki' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that generates derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your project to further security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall surya-kue58-breki' and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
No, there are no safe updates for 'surya-kue58-breki' as it is a malicious package. It is recommended to remove it entirely.
