Malicious Code Injection in npm Package 'vina-gembus70-breki'
Summary
MAL-2025-76057: Malicious code in vina-gembus70-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'vina-gembus70-breki' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that alters its own package.json file and republishes variants to pollute the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'vina-gembus70-breki' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that uses autopublish scripts to modify the package's metadata. This includes removing private flags from package.json, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm registry, which may affect other developers and projects relying on npm packages. The malicious behavior poses a risk of reputation damage and potential security issues for users of the affected package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vina-gembus70-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the 'vina-gembus70-breki' package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it and replacing it with a trusted alternative package that does not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The 'vina-gembus70-breki' package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your software by providing real-time alerts for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'vina-gembus70-breki' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to a polluted npm registry, which may affect the integrity and security of your project by introducing malicious code and unreliable dependencies.
You should remove the 'vina-gembus70-breki' package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released in the future.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted sources for packages, and consider implementing automated tools that can alert you to potential security issues.
