Malicious Code Vulnerability in wibowo-bubur84-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76224: Malicious code in wibowo-bubur84-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wibowo-bubur84-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches and loss of data integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wibowo-bubur84-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can use the following command to check for and remove any instances of the wibowo-bubur84-breki package from your project: npm ls wibowo-bubur84-breki && npm uninstall wibowo-bubur84-breki.
Conclusion
The wibowo-bubur84-breki package poses a significant risk due to its involvement in malicious activities aimed at manipulating npm's registry. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies closely to avoid potential security threats.
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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 through automated publishing.
Using this package can lead to security risks, including the potential for data breaches and the introduction of compromised code into your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately and review your project dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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There is no patch for the wibowo-bubur84-breki package due to its malicious nature. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
