Malicious Code Injection in vera-rangi29-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-75989: Malicious code in vera-rangi29-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-rangi29-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-rangi29-breki package involves the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names to continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-rangi29-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 remove the vera-rangi29-breki package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall vera-rangi29-breki'. This will prevent any malicious activity associated with the package until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The vera-rangi29-breki package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and republishing behavior. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential threats.
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FAQ
The vera-rangi29-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized package republishing and pollution of the npm registry.
If you have installed the vera-rangi29-breki package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just the package-lock.json file.
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