Malicious Code Injection in pitra-13: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164281: Malicious code in pitra-13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The pitra-13 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, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in pitra-13 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 allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The malicious scripts included in pitra-13 are designed to automate these harmful actions, making it a significant threat to developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall pitra-13If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the pitra-13 package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The pitra-13 package poses a significant security threat due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for any unauthorized changes.
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FAQ
pitra-13 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the pitra-13 package immediately and monitor your project for any changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
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