Malicious Code Injection in tuti-ikan55-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75761: Malicious code in tuti-ikan55-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tuti-ikan55-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of a larger malicious campaign targeting developers through token rewards. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores. Its primary functionality is compromised by the presence of malicious scripts that modify package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tuti-ikan55-breki package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The malicious code embedded within the package includes autopublish scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and project integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tuti-ikan55-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, avoid using the tuti-ikan55-breki package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are present.
Conclusion
The tuti-ikan55-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The tuti-ikan55-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall the tuti-ikan55-breki package immediately and audit your project for any other malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted sources for packages, and consider using automated tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
