Malicious Code Injection in pitra-56: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164328: Malicious code in pitra-56 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package pitra-56 is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it has been identified as malicious due to its harmful behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in pitra-56 originates from its design to automatically modify package.json files by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and compromise 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-56If 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 pitra-56 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file for any signs of malicious packages. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
Conclusion
The pitra-56 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take immediate action to remove the package, and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of their projects.
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FAQ
pitra-56 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall pitra-56 immediately using the command 'npm uninstall pitra-56' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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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