Malicious Code Injection in pitra-7: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-164335: Malicious code in pitra-7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The pitra-7 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to 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 pitra-7 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk to users who may unknowingly install compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall pitra-7If 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-7 package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall pitra-7'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The pitra-7 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
pitra-7 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 installation of malicious packages that compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall pitra-7 immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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