Malicious Code Injection in utomo-mieayam38-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75921: Malicious code in utomo-mieayam38-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The utomo-mieayam38-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, its functionality has been compromised by malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the utomo-mieayam38-breki package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that aims to pollute the npm registry with derivative packages, potentially affecting the integrity and reliability of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall utomo-mieayam38-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by adding it to your npm ignore list or by using a package manager that allows you to lock down your dependencies to known safe versions.
Conclusion
The utomo-mieayam38-breki package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with malicious packages, affecting the integrity of your project and potentially introducing security risks.
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If you have installed the utomo-mieayam38-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately and review your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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