Malicious Code Injection in umi-sate44-breki: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-75881: Malicious code in umi-sate44-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package umi-sate44-breki is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized in various applications to enhance functionality and streamline development processes. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing capabilities, thereby posing a significant risk to developers and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in umi-sate44-breki originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative versions with randomized names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which can lead to reputation inflation for malicious actors and compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-sate44-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the affected package and avoiding similar packages that may be part of the malicious campaign.
Conclusion
The umi-sate44-breki package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their applications. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your projects from potential threats. Regular monitoring and updates are essential to maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
umi-sate44-breki is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall umi-sate44-breki' and check your application for any signs of compromise.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Yes, there are several packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that may also pose similar risks. It is advisable to review your dependencies regularly.
