Malicious Code Injection in tiara-bakso18-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75616: Malicious code in tiara-bakso18-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tiara-bakso18-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but this comes at the cost of security and integrity within the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tiara-bakso18-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-bakso18-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, avoid using the tiara-bakso18-breki package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The tiara-bakso18-breki package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that compromises the integrity of your project and the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground to check your application for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
