Malicious Code Injection in tomi-pecel13-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75728: Malicious code in tomi-pecel13-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tomi-pecel13-breki package 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 numerous packages. Its primary functionality is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the tomi-pecel13-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The scripts are designed to continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive information, loss of control over package integrity, and potential damage to the reputation of developers using this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tomi-pecel13-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 tomi-pecel13-breki package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The tomi-pecel13-breki package has been identified as malicious, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any vulnerabilities in your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to unauthorized republishing of packages, compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the tomi-pecel13-breki package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
