Malicious Code Injection in vida-kupat18-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-76023: Malicious code in vida-kupat18-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package vida-kupat18-breki 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 in vida-kupat18-breki originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation in applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-kupat18-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-kupat18-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes in the package.json file.
Conclusion
The vida-kupat18-breki package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republishing behavior. It is essential for developers to take immediate action to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
vida-kupat18-breki is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign but has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized package republishing and dependency confusion.
You should uninstall the vida-kupat18-breki package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
