Malicious Code Injection in melted_puma_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95442: Malicious code in melted_puma_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The melted_puma_requirement 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 publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the melted_puma_requirement package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised ecosystem that undermines trust in package integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall melted_puma_requirementIf 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 remove the melted_puma_requirement package from your project by executing: npm uninstall melted_puma_requirement. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The melted_puma_requirement package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects.
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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 malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, posing security risks.
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As a temporary measure, uninstall the melted_puma_requirement package to mitigate the risk until a secure version is available.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report and on platforms like Vulert, which monitors open-source vulnerabilities.
