Malicious Code Injection in udin-serabi83-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75840: Malicious code in udin-serabi83-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The udin-serabi83-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This behavior can result in the exposure of sensitive data and the potential for malicious actors to exploit the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-serabi83-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 udin-serabi83-breki package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious packages. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The udin-serabi83-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
The udin-serabi83-breki package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive data and the pollution of the npm registry, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit your project.
You should uninstall the udin-serabi83-breki package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
