Malicious Code Injection in pitra-1 Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-164277: Malicious code in pitra-1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The pitra-1 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 publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the pitra-1 package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and the overall ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall pitra-1If 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 pitra-1 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall pitra-1. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The pitra-1 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
The pitra-1 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which automates the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and reputation.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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If you cannot update the package right away, consider uninstalling it as a temporary measure to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
