Malicious Code Injection in yanti-mieaceh74-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76399: Malicious code in yanti-mieaceh74-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The yanti-mieaceh74-breki package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, which leads to the pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design, which includes autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and project integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yanti-mieaceh74-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the yanti-mieaceh74-breki package by removing it from your dependencies. You can do this by running the command: npm uninstall yanti-mieaceh74-breki.
Conclusion
The yanti-mieaceh74-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall the yanti-mieaceh74-breki package immediately to prevent any malicious activity.
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