Malicious Code Injection in vera-miebogor70-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75981: Malicious code in vera-miebogor70-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-miebogor70-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-miebogor70-breki package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards while polluting the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting users involved in token reward campaigns.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-miebogor70-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 the affected package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, you can utilize the following command to uninstall the malicious package: npm uninstall vera-miebogor70-breki.
Conclusion
The vera-miebogor70-breki package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code, which can compromise application security. It is crucial to remove the package and monitor your dependencies to prevent future issues. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The vera-miebogor70-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with token reward campaigns, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the vera-miebogor70-breki package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted sources for packages, and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
