Malicious Code Injection in tiara-tomat97-breki: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-75677: Malicious code in tiara-tomat97-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tiara-tomat97-breki is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, often containing scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a potential vector for malicious activity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tiara-tomat97-breki arises from its malicious payload, which 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 variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting developers engaged in token reward campaigns.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-tomat97-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 prevent the installation of the vulnerable package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include tiara-tomat97-breki or any of its derivatives. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall tiara-tomat97-breki.
Conclusion
The tiara-tomat97-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to stay vigilant, update their packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
tiara-tomat97-breki is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing malicious code that compromises security and functionality.
If you have installed tiara-tomat97-breki, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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