Malicious Code Injection in zul-rangginang24-breki: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-76636: Malicious code in zul-rangginang24-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'zul-rangginang24-breki' 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 scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the 'zul-rangginang24-breki' package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and damage to the reputation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zul-rangginang24-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 'zul-rangginang24-breki' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'zul-rangginang24-breki' package poses a significant risk due to its embedded malicious code, which can compromise the integrity of your npm projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and republish variants, leading to potential security risks and npm registry pollution.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall zul-rangginang24-breki' and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can help you identify and alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
