Malicious Code Injection in vera-jengkol86-breki: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-75960: Malicious code in vera-jengkol86-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'vera-jengkol86-breki' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'vera-jengkol86-breki' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, further exacerbating the problem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-jengkol86-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 using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include 'vera-jengkol86-breki' in the package.json file. You can also use the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The 'vera-jengkol86-breki' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in their dependencies. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
'vera-jengkol86-breki' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should remove 'vera-jengkol86-breki' from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json.
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