Malicious Code Injection in vera-ketoprak89-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75963: Malicious code in vera-ketoprak89-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-ketoprak89-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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious scripts within the vera-ketoprak89-breki package. These scripts are designed to 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, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers relying on legitimate packages. The malicious payload is linked to a broader trend of similar packages flooding the npm ecosystem, aimed at exploiting the token reward system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-ketoprak89-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the vera-ketoprak89-breki package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The vera-ketoprak89-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to ensure security.
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FAQ
The vera-ketoprak89-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks.
You should remove the vera-ketoprak89-breki package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about the packages you include in your projects.
