Malicious Code Injection in xaver-serabi18-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76326: Malicious code in xaver-serabi18-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The xaver-serabi18-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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality revolves around creating and publishing numerous variants of itself, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the xaver-serabi18-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to a compromised npm registry and potential security risks for developers relying on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting token reward campaigns.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall xaver-serabi18-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 xaver-serabi18-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The xaver-serabi18-breki package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and potentially compromise your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the xaver-serabi18-breki package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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