Malicious Code Injection in tiara-mie73-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-75643: Malicious code in tiara-mie73-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tiara-mie73-breki is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts. These scripts are designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tiara-mie73-breki originates from malicious code embedded within the package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. This can lead to security risks for applications that depend on these packages, as they may inadvertently incorporate malicious code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-mie73-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 avoid using the tiara-mie73-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tiara-mie73-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Tiara-mie73-breki is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate package metadata for token rewards.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, potentially leading to the inclusion of harmful dependencies in your application, which can compromise security.
You should uninstall the tiara-mie73-breki package immediately and check your project for any unintended consequences or dependencies that may have been affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
