Malicious Code Injection in vida-soto15-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-76044: Malicious code in vida-soto15-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package vida-soto15-breki is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, notorious for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary function is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, this functionality comes with significant risks, as it can lead to the proliferation of malicious code within the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in vida-soto15-breki 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 designed to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other projects that depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-soto15-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 file to lock dependencies. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The vida-soto15-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is essential to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to protect your projects. Regularly updating packages and utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
vida-soto15-breki is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, removal of private flags, and the introduction of malicious code, potentially compromising your project.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
If no patched version is available, it is recommended to remove the affected package from your project to mitigate risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
