Malicious Code Injection in vina-bakwan10-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76049: Malicious code in vina-bakwan10-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vina-bakwan10-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary functionality is to serve as a token reward mechanism for the tea.xyz protocol, but it has been compromised to inflate developer reputation scores through malicious practices.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vina-bakwan10-breki package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for applications relying on these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vina-bakwan10-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 vina-bakwan10-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The vina-bakwan10-breki package has been compromised as part of a malicious campaign, leading to significant security risks for applications that utilize it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The vina-bakwan10-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution and reputation damage for developers using the compromised package.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By using the Vulert playground, you can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any installation.
If you are using the vina-bakwan10-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately and look for alternative packages. Regularly check for updates to your dependencies to ensure they are secure.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the Open Source Vulnerability database and through security advisories related to the npm ecosystem.
