Malicious Code Injection in wawan-semur80-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76210: Malicious code in wawan-semur80-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wawan-semur80-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the wawan-semur80-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload is linked to a broader trend of autopublishing scripts that aim to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wawan-semur80-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-semur80-breki package altogether. If it is already installed, you can uninstall it using the following command: npm uninstall wawan-semur80-breki. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The wawan-semur80-breki package contains malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
The wawan-semur80-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks.
You should uninstall the wawan-semur80-breki package immediately and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
As of now, there is no specific patched version available. It is recommended to remove the package and keep an eye on the npm registry for any updates.
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