Malicious Code Injection in tiara-lapis99-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75639: Malicious code in tiara-lapis99-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The tiara-lapis99-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 mislead developers and inflate reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tiara-lapis99-breki package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to manipulate developer reputation and reward systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-lapis99-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert. By utilizing Vulert, you can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to access the code or install any software. You can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to analyze your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tiara-lapis99-breki package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Immediate action is required to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any further issues. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your project.
See every vulnerability recorded for tiara-lapis99-breki →
FAQ
The tiara-lapis99-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and affect other packages.
You should uninstall the tiara-lapis99-breki package immediately using the command npm uninstall tiara-lapis99-breki.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the tiara-lapis99-breki package.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file. Visit Vulert Scanner for more information.
