Malicious Code Injection in zain-buburayam53-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-76496: Malicious code in zain-buburayam53-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The zain-buburayam53-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious scripts within the zain-buburayam53-breki package. These scripts are designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially impacting the security and reliability of applications that utilize these packages. The malicious code is part of a broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, which can have severe ramifications for developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zain-buburayam53-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 zain-buburayam53-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package.json file does not include this package.
Conclusion
The zain-buburayam53-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your application remains secure.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the zain-buburayam53-breki package immediately using the command npm uninstall zain-buburayam53-breki.
Yes, you should look for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
