Malicious Code Injection in tania-tomat45-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75610: Malicious code in tania-tomat45-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tania-tomat45-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 the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tania-tomat45-breki package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tania-tomat45-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 tania-tomat45-breki package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall tania-tomat45-breki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The tania-tomat45-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The tania-tomat45-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications to your package.json file and the potential for your project to be associated with malicious activities.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior or security issues.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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