Malicious Code Vulnerability in wati-ketan30-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76121: Malicious code in wati-ketan30-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wati-ketan30-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the wati-ketan30-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wati-ketan30-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 wati-ketan30-breki package altogether. If it is already included in your project, you can remove it by executing the following command in your terminal: npm uninstall wati-ketan30-breki.
Conclusion
The wati-ketan30-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The wati-ketan30-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application and compromising its security.
If you have installed the wati-ketan30-breki package, it is advisable to uninstall it immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Currently, there are no patches available for the wati-ketan30-breki package. It is best to remove the package from your project.
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