Malicious Code Injection in tiara-rangi3-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-75658: Malicious code in tiara-rangi3-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'tiara-rangi3-breki' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'tiara-rangi3-breki' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This manipulation modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by malicious actors. The ramifications include compromised package integrity and the risk of unintentional use of malicious code in applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-rangi3-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 'tiara-rangi3-breki' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Review your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any dependencies that may be linked to this malicious activity.
Conclusion
The 'tiara-rangi3-breki' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers 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-rangi3-breki' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove 'tiara-rangi3-breki' from your project and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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