Malicious Code Injection in utomo-mendut30-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75918: Malicious code in utomo-mendut30-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The utomo-mendut30-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 generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the utomo-mendut30-breki package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall utomo-mendut30-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 utomo-mendut30-breki package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The utomo-mendut30-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for updates or alternatives to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
The package contains malicious code that modifies package.json and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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You should remove the utomo-mendut30-breki package from your project immediately to mitigate any risks.
Yes, the vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the security of applications relying on affected packages.
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