Malicious Code Vulnerability in vera-kue94-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75969: Malicious code in vera-kue94-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-kue94-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, 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 code within the vera-kue94-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-kue94-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the vera-kue94-breki package by removing it from your dependencies. If you need similar functionality, consider using alternative packages that are verified and do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vera-kue94-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The vera-kue94-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 can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming your project's reputation.
You should remove the vera-kue94-breki package from your project immediately and check for any alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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