Malicious Code Injection in zul-rendang86-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-76639: Malicious code in zul-rendang86-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The zul-rendang86-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that can manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the zul-rendang86-breki package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages with altered metadata. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which can affect their applications and reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zul-rendang86-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-rendang86-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The zul-rendang86-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help mitigate potential risks associated with such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The zul-rendang86-breki package is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
This vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the zul-rendang86-breki package immediately and look for alternative packages or updates.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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