Malicious Code Injection in vida-bika82-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-76004: Malicious code in vida-bika82-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-bika82-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 the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-bika82-breki package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, leading to potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-bika82-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 avoid using the vida-bika82-breki package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using package-lock.json to monitor dependencies and identify any potentially vulnerable packages.
Conclusion
The vida-bika82-breki package is compromised by malicious code that alters its functionality and poses security risks. Users are advised to update or remove the package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The vida-bika82-breki package is part of a token reward campaign on npm, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
If you have installed the vida-bika82-breki package, you should update it to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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