Malicious Code Injection in wawan-gado-gado93-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76168: Malicious code in wawan-gado-gado93-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wawan-gado-gado93-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making them a significant risk for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the wawan-gado-gado93-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for applications using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wawan-gado-gado93-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 wawan-gado-gado93-breki package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The wawan-gado-gado93-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can lead to security risks, including unauthorized changes to your package.json file and potential exposure to other vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without needing to sign up.
