Malicious Code Injection in pitra-37: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164307: Malicious code in pitra-37 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The pitra-37 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 its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in pitra-37 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a significant compromise of the npm ecosystem, affecting developers and users who rely on the integrity of packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall pitra-37If 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 pitra-37 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The pitra-37 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any potential impacts. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your applications remain secure.
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FAQ
pitra-37 is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the pitra-37 package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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