Malicious Code Injection in wati-kue35-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76126: Malicious code in wati-kue35-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wati-kue35-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 flooding it with derivative packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism for the tea.xyz protocol, but it has been compromised to perform harmful actions.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the wati-kue35-breki package, which contains malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, effectively polluting the npm ecosystem. The malicious payload can lead to reputation inflation for developers and may expose users to further security risks by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wati-kue35-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 wati-kue35-breki package and any other packages that may be linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly monitor your package dependencies and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The wati-kue35-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that manipulates the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The wati-kue35-breki package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and reputation inflation.
You should uninstall the wati-kue35-breki package immediately and run 'npm audit fix' to ensure your project is secure.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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